At Headway Jersey we are supporting the ‘Wear a Helmet Jersey’ campaign and petition led by Alison Marshall. Alison sadly lost her son Brian to a skateboarding incident and has experienced first hand the devastating impact of not wearing a helmet. Legislation in Jersey currently requires children 12 and under to wear a helmet while pedal cycling. This petition aims to have that legislation expanded to include skateboards, scooters and inline/roller skates.
As a charity dedicated to preventing brain injuries, we sadly know how easy it can be to sustain a life changing brain injury as a result of not wearing a helmet, whether on a bike, scooter or other wheeled vehicle. The long lasting impact is profound, affecting not only the individual who has sustained a brain injury but also their family and friends.
The reality is that an accident can happen to anyone at any time, whether you are an experienced rider or just starting out, young or old, on a busy road or quiet countryside.
Appropriate, correctly fitted helmets offer vital protection to your fragile skull and can save lives and significantly reduce damage to the brain in the event of an impact. Headway Jersey believes everyone should follow this helmet guidance – Get it. Fit it. Wear it.
Evidence shows that wearing a helmet significantly reduces the risk of serious head injury. The difference between a mild brain injury and a moderate or severe brain injury can be catastrophically life-changing. Unlike other injuries sustained as a result of a cycling or riding incident, a brain injury doesn’t simply heal in time and many people who sustain a moderate or severe brain injury will never fully recover to be the person they once were and live the life they once lived.
Sign the petition today and help us ensure that every child is protected, no matter what wheels they are on:
