Welcome to Headway Plymouth
Who are we?
Headway Plymouth is an independent, non-profit charity with over 35 years of experience in supporting individuals, families and carers affected by acquired brain injury (and the professionals who work with them).
Our mission is to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life through specialist social and cognitive rehabilitation and re-enablement.
We provide tailored support for adults with brain injuries, as well as respite and guidance for their families and carers. Our services include centre-based rehabilitation, group programmes and one-to-one outreach support – all designed to promote independence, self-esteem and overall well-being.
Operating across Plymouth, Southwest Devon and East Cornwall, we work closely with individuals to create personalised support plans that meet their unique needs. Beyond direct rehabilitation, we are committed to raising awareness of brain injury, not just for survivors but also for their families and support networks. We provide information, advocacy and assistance in accessing essential services to ensure no one faces brain injury alone.
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Read the latest Headway Headlines
- New NICE ABI Rehabilitation Guidelines Published Today
NICE Recognises Case Management in New National Guidance on Neuro-rehabilitation. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today published its long-awaited guidance on Rehabilitation for Chronic Neurological Disorders Including Acquired Brain Injury — a major milestone for the field of neurorehabilitation and for the case management profession. A key recommendation within the new guidance … Continued - Our Annual Report and Accounts now online!
Our annual report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 are now filed with – and available to read and download at the Charity Commission’s website. We had a tremendous year in 2024 as we transformed our centre and our services to make our space a bright and welcoming place. An activity and … Continued - Letters from Louise – September 2025
The lastest from our client, Louise, with her monthly update on how she has enjoyed her time at Headway Plymouth across September! Tuesday 2nd September – Card Games Craig, the CEO, taught several of us how to play the card game Sevens, which I’d never heard of before. It’s just like Patience which I’d not … Continued
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See the latest research from Headway - the brain injury association about therapies to support relationships after brain injury.
Perfect timing ahead of our family and carers peer support group tomorrow (Wednesday 29th Oct) at 14:00 at Headway House.
Promising results from therapy study
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As part of Headway’s commitment to supporting research, we were proud to promote a recent study led by Associate Professor Gerry Riley at the University of Birmingham.
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What's on at Headway Plymouth this week.
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Remember the sessions are open to all our clients and families. No problem joining any activity if it’s not your “usual day” at the centre.
Bingo! We all got very excited to roll out our old bingo kit.
Every expense was spared on prizes as we clickety-ducked or way through three games with our fabulous clients and team.
It was a hit - and will return - albeit with better prizes, and far more talented bingo callers who know their Kelly’ Eyes from their Snakes Alive.
Remember it’s our family and carer’s peer support group a week today - Wednesday 29th October from 14:00 to 15:30 at Headway House our Devonport Park Centre.
Led by Penny Weekes, our fantastic ABI educator, it’s an opportunity to learn more about the ways in which a damaged brain impacts upon the physical, the cognitive, the behavioural and emotional aspects of everyday living.
Share experiences and look a strategies to support all those living with and affected by ABI.
It’s a group only for family carers - to share time away from their brain injured loved ones and to be able to speak openly about the issues they face.
What's on at Headway Plymouth this week. -
What's on at Headway Plymouth this week.
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Remember the sessions are open to all our clients and families. No problem joining any activity if it’s not your “usual day” at the centre.
A fascinating morning at the centre today meeting with Sean Fallon and Donnchadh Murphy, clinical research fellows at the University of Plymouth, to learn about their research around photobiomodulation, which involves using a special headset that delivers near infrared light to the brain.
Early research suggests it may support recovery and improve cognition.
They are also looking at medications or supplements related to methylphenidate, which in some cases have been shown to help with attention, motivation, and daily functioning after brain injury.
We’re all excited about these ideas and their potential - with a view to collaboration around funding and pilot projects with our clients and team.
Pete was a willing volunteer - especially when he heard that one “side effect” of this light therapy can be stimulation of hair growth!