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.
What’s On?
Devonport Centre Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
By Appointment only
0900 – 1500
0900 – 1500
1000 – 1400
0900 – 1500
1000 – 1400
Closed
During the winter period we have additional opening hours as a Welcome Space on on Mondays and Saturdays from 1000 – 1400
Thursdays are dedicated to our peer support groups which typically take place from 1030 – 1230. Please check our Peer Support page for details of groups, dates and times.
Read the latest Headway Headlines
- Calling partners of ABI survivors
Are you a partner of someone with an Acquired Brain Injury? See the info below about two separate projects to support those living with and caring for those with an ABI. The first is an opportunity to participate in a free online course called “Hope 4 Partners” being led by the University of Coventry starting … Continued - Letters from Louise – January 2026
We’ve caught back up and our wonderful client, Louise, has produced her next monthly blog telling us about her experiences at Headway Plymouth in January 2026. January 6th 2026 – Mindful Art Club CIC It was good to return to Headway, refreshed after the festive period. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t do … Continued - Karen’s London Marathon Fundraiser Quiz
A date for your diary. Our fantastic trustee and treasurer, Karen, is running the London Marathon in April to raise funds for Headway Plymouth. She’s boosting her fundraising effort by hosting a quiz on Friday 20th March 2026 at The Hyde Park Social Club. See the details on the poster below. Get in touch with … Continued
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What's on at Headway Plymouth this week. - mailchi.mp/f60ddc76511a/next-week-at-headway-plymouth-6746362
Remember it's our FND FrieNDs led Peer Support Group next Thursday 12th March at 11:00 - 13:00 at Headway House.
Free to those living with or caring for anyone affected by Functional Neurological Disorder.
Merry Springmas Everyone!
We’re getting ready for Christmas at Headway House…as spring arrives!
Yep - we’re getting stuck into the Headway - the brain injury association’s annual Christmas Card Design competition for 2026 - brilliantly assisted by the team from Mindful Art Club CIC.
Check out what’s on at the centre in March 2026.
A new month brings the monthly report from Louise - our client super blogger - with her retrospective on activities at Headway House last month!
3rd February – Stitch and Splodge with Louise
I’d been looking forward to this creative session, as I’ve always been in awe of people who can make mosaics. I decided to make square and moon – shaped mosaics and was very pleased with the outcome, as I would never have had the confidence to have tried doing them before. Louise is always helpful if you need advice.
5th February 2026– Women's Group
I was a bit late to the all - female group today, as I overslept. However, there were quite a few women there and it was good to hear each person’s story, if they felt able to tell it to the rest of the group. We all thought it would be a good idea to have a meal out together sometime, so Jo will arrange that for us. I’m looking forward to that.
6th February 2026 – Curry – making and garden planning day
Most people had some great ideas for an environmentally – friendly garden on Headway’s land. Babcock will either give us materials for the planters, seats etc and build them or get them from their own supply chain. Other options were also mentioned, such as grant - funding.
There are project-management teams entering a competition to complete the whole project for Headway’s garden, so it will be interesting to see who wins and what design they come up with.
Tuesday 10th February 2026 – Mindful Art Club
It was good to do a bit of meditating and check out how each person in the group was feeling. I do feel more tired in the morning these days - the days when I would be dressed and downstairs by 7am are well and truly gone! Anyway, the meditating certainly helped matters. We each coloured some coasters and I was quite pleased with the one I did, and I gave it to a friend of mine afterwards. It is nice to just be able to chill out and focus on doing something creative.
When I was 12 years old, I had a nervous breakdown and was off school for months. Thankfully, my Maths teacher gave me some patterns to colour in, which took my mind off things, and my uncle gave me an article about how to breathe to calm myself down. So, all in all, I enjoyed this session immensely.
Friday 13th February 2026 – Megan Fitness
I was slightly late in today, but I soon got involved. It was quite a workout to get the heart pumping and there were even some new exercises for us to try out. My dad sometimes joins in, as he likes to shake his hips occasionally. He tends to find the shoulder exercises particularly beneficial, as do I. Megan did say that I had great range when we were doing leg exercises, so I was pleased. I had my 2 monthly weigh – in at the gym earlier this week and, although my weight has slightly increased due to muscle mass, my BMI has decreased – hurrah!
Once I’d recovered from the fitness workout, I played some Scrabble, caught up with my blog, started typing to my Dutch pen pal and chatted with other clients. Amanda brought some yummy home - made carrot cake muffins in, so I made sure I ate two of them! At least with these, you know that you’re getting some goodness...
Tuesday 17th February 2026 – Pancake – making session
Some of the clients took part in making pancakes. They were given the option of making either sweet or savoury ones and opted for sweet. If I’d made a pancake, it would have been a savoury one, but I stuck with my usual mushroom omelette for lunch, as it's good for protein which I’m lacking in. The other clients enjoyed both making and eating their pancakes, though.
20th February 2026 – Bingo
Craig led the Bingo session today, which was a lively affair, as expected! Anna won yet again (I think the game is fixed!!). Craig also strongly hinted that his birthday’s in a few days – he's eleven years older than me, FYI. We were quite spread out today, but everyone seemed to be having a good time.
I ended up having numerous games of Uno with other clients and volunteers, as well as finally starting on my next letter to my Dutch pen pal – phew!
24th February 2026 – Bird - watching with Laura
Did you take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch in January? Some of us took part in bird watching when walking around Devonport Park before lunch. I’ve not walked around the park for quite a few years, so it felt good to do it again and be at one with nature. Several species of bird were spotted, ranging from Seagulls, Magpies and Robins to Goldfinches, Crows and Wood Pigeons. It was good to see that the seed feeders were also being made use of. Everyone enjoyed their time outside in the lovely weather!
25th February 2026 - ABI Education with Penny Weekes
As well as Penny’s monthly education session looking at executive function skills, Headway also had a visit from Mark, who is a Plymouth City Council Adult Social Care Commissioner (that was quite a mouthful!!).
He hadn’t been to the Centre for a long time and he chatted with Craig, Pete etc about the activities that Headway provides, and how Headway might be able to secure more funding for Headway’s Community Outreach and Enablement Programme. There is an increasing demand for this particular service, which is provided by Headway’s health partners at Plymouth Neuro – Rehab.
27th February 2026 – Fitness with Megan
My dad joined the group session for a good ol’ workout with Megan. I was feeling a bit achy but had practised a couple of the neck and shoulder exercises at home this morning. Everyone seemed to get into the groove and had a good time loosening up.
Amanda brought in some more homemade goodies and I put in my order for next week, whilst she was here.
I played a few games of Scrabble, continued with my blog, as well as added to my letter to my Dutch pen pal.
Are you a partner of someone with an Acquired Brain Injury?
See the info below about two separate projects to support those living with and caring for those with an ABI.
The first is an opportunity to participate in a free online course called "Hope 4 Partners" being led by the University of Coventry starting this month.
If you are interested, contact Jennifer Godber at godberj3@coventry.ac.uk
The second is the chance to participate in a research project being led at the University of Plymouth psychology faculty for partners (and family members) to explore grief around loss suffered due a an ABI.
The principal investigator, Elizabeth is particularly hoping to hear from males who have been affected by their partner's ABI.
For this study, please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.gilmour@plymouth.ac.uk
