THE WORLD'S first inclusive games for people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) will take place in Worcester.

The event will come to the city after local charity, Headway Worcestershire, won a share of £385,000 earmarked for communities in the West Midlands to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June.

The games are among 92 community projects across the country which are set to receive £4.5 million in lottery cash.

People with ABI can take part in an inclusive set of games at the University of Worcester Sports Arena between August 27-28. 

Schools, colleges and universities are being invited to take part in order to raise awareness of ABIs in the wider community.

Mandie Fitzgerald, chief executive officer of Headway Worcestershire says the fund is supporting a lot of projects but there wasn't anything for people with ABI.

The event is set to be inclusive with a range of activities including physical activities, creative expression, cognitive skills and life skills.   

Ms Fitzgerald said they were glad to have secured the money because no jubilee events were tailored for people with acquired brain injury.

She said: "It's not a fundraising event but it is raising awareness.

"It's often called a hidden disability.

"Worcester has received money from the big lottery (for the jubilee) and there was nothing for brain injury.

"They are funding a lot of events but there was nothing for people with acquired brain injuries.

"We only heard that we were successful in March and we're partnering with Worcester university arena which already has disability access.

"Anybody with acquired brain injury can take part in the games,

"It's only just launched but we're starting to get applicants.

"I think it's unique, and it's great to make sure people understand acquired brain injury. It's like cancer if you don't know what it's about unless you've been through it.

“We would like to say a heartfelt thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund for helping us stage this event as part of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and for giving us the opportunity to educate and inform the wider community about the impacts of an acquired brain injury.”

Headway Worcestershire provides support to people who acquire a brain injury after birth for the past 31 years.