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
Closed
Closed
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
- Letters from Louise – March 2026
Another great blog from our client, Louise – who has given us her time to prepare another wonderful report of her time spent with Headway Plymouth in March. Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 – Mindful Art session Headway Plymouth is taking part in Headway UK’s Christmas card competition, and we started with the art session today, … Continued - Headway’s Spring 2026 Newsletter – Out Now!
Headway’s Spring 2026 Newsletter is out now and is available to read here at the Headway Uk website or simply click on the file below. - 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
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Letters from Louise - March 2026
Another great blog from our client, Louise - who has given us her time to prepare another wonderful report of her time spent with Headway Plymouth in March.
Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 – Mindful Art session
Headway Plymouth is taking part in Headway UK’s Christmas card competition, and we started with the art session today, which was led by Kerry and Emma. I one of the least artistic people but I had a go at it, and others did a much better job of it. It’s always good to see what designs people come up with.
Thursday March 5th, 2026 - Women's Group
I was only 10 minutes late to this session, but everyone was there already. Jo had brought in some goodies to eat, so I took advantage of that, of course! Amanda was busy making goodies for us at her place for the following day, when she’d also be at Headway.
It was quite an intense session today, but it was good for people to share their experiences in a safe environment. Anything that is mentioned, stays within the Headway walls.
Friday March 6th, 2026 – Fitness with Megan
It was Megan’s last shift with us before she went on holiday for a couple of weeks, so we were all put through our paces, with some eighties music – Bananarama etc.
We all had a good time moving and grooving to the beat, and my dad moved his hips to the music. Amanda also brought in some yummy homemade treats that she made yesterday, the carrot cake muffins were to die for!
Wednesday 11th March 2026 – Chill time
Well, it wasn’t such a good start to my session at Headway today, as I fell over just outside Headway. So, after being patched up yet again (I fell over on the pavement in Okehampton on Monday too but still managed to cycle at the gym afterwards). I feel like the walking wounded now!
After that, I played a few games of Uno with other clients, Scrabble, started typing to my Swedish pen pal and added to my blog, of course.
Friday 13th March 2026 – Story telling with Natasha
I joined in with the story telling session this morning – I think that Natasha was pleased. We came up with an interesting storyline, and I enjoyed contributing to it. The warm – up activities prior to that helped the brain to think out of the box.
I had a bit of a natter afterwards and was given a birthday card for tomorrow from clients at Headway. I think it’s always nice to receive a card – better than presents in some respects.
Wednesday 18th March – Creative time
I wasn’t able to attend Headway yesterday as usual, due to a blockage near Horrabridge involving two lorries. I made a stew, caught up with some housework, did a walk and some food shopping instead.
However, I eventually made it into Headway today, played Scrabble, attempted to be creative by decorating a jar for my dad, added to the blog and did a bit more to my pen pal's letter.
At least the weather’s been good so far – it certainly makes a pleasant change!
Friday 20th March - Stitch & Splodge
It was nice to do some more creative designs today, specifically for the new Headway garden (with Louise), which is finally in progress. We used paint-pens for the designs, as well as different coloured beads to hang from string, which had been threaded through holes made in the tin cans. I was pleased with my efforts, as I’m not usually that creative.
Luke Pollard, the MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport and who is also the defence minister for the Government, paid Headway a visit for the first time today. Anita, who is one of Headway Plymouth's trustees was also present and spoke about the all – party parliamentary group for acquired head injuries.
Craig talked about Headway Plymouth, the services it provides to clients and their families, as well as the difficulties entailed with acquiring regular funding. Craig then showed them the new Headway garden space project, along with many of the collaborators from Babcock and the other trades who were giving their time and experience to support the project.
Luke was genuinely interested in Headway Plymouth’s work within the community, and the need to support even the most modest of brain injuries.
Hopefully, Luke will become a real champion of Headway nationally and locally and he promised to do more to raise our profile and to support us in increasing awareness around all types of Acquired Brain Injuries.
I managed to squeeze in a game of Scrabble with another client at the session today, it always gets your brain working!
24th March 2026 – Mindful Art Class
I was a tad late to the session but continued with my Christmas design for the Headway competition. I also had a good natter with Emma, Kerry etc as usual, and admired their designs.
I was interviewed after lunch by Sophia, regarding a dental workshop that I took part in some time ago. The interview was then going to be put on the dental website; to encourage funding and feedback helps with that, of course.
I continued with the blog, played Scrabble and added to the letter to my pen pal.
27th March 2026 – Cooking with Sarah
Unfortunately, I missed the cooking session this morning, due to having to go to the Minor Injuries clinic in Tavistock before I went to Headway. However, I heard great things from the other clients about what they made and then ate. I tried a piece of Eccles cake, and it was yummy!
I managed to finish off my letter to my Swedish pen pal – hurrah!
It was Summer’s last session at Headway today, and it was sad to see her go, but I’m sure she’ll continue to thrive!
Tuesday 31st March 2026 – The Box
I caught the bus in to see the Beryl Cook exhibition with some of the other Headway clients and staff. This was the second time that I’ve seen an exhibition there, and I must admit I was impressed by what I saw.
I didn’t know much at all about Beryl Cook beforehand, so it was good to learn more about her and what had inspired her to choose her subject matter – ordinary people and the various activities that she caught in that moment.
I had heard great reviews from friends about the exhibition, so was pleased to finally get to see it for myself. If you haven’t been to see it yet, you’ve got until the end of May 2026, at the Box.
A few of us went for coffee and lunch afterwards, which was a nice change.
Louise
What a beautiful morning for a stroll in Devonport Park and chance to see the spring blossoms and flowers under the expert guidance of our Devonport Ranger, Laura from Nature Plymouth.
An opportunity to learn more about the changing seasons in the park and think about what we might plant in our new garden space.
What's on at Headway Plymouth this week. - mailchi.mp/ef56d7cd205b/next-week-at-headway-plymouth-6746805
A reminder that it’s our FND peer support group this Thursday 9th April from 1100 - 1300 at our hub in Devonport Park.
These free sessions are hosted by our great partners from FND FrieNDs and are open to anyone living with or affected by Functional Neurological Disorder.
fndfriends.com/
For tips on how to find us and where to park go to:
headwayplymouth.org.uk/find-us/
Countdown to London Marathon 2026!
Our amazing charity treasurer and trustee, Karen, is running London Marathon three weeks today to raise vital funds for Headway Plymouth.
She’s had a winter of training, done the hard, long Sunday miles and is ready to start winding down to her taper so she’s fully prepared for the big day on 26th April.
She already invested so much time and effort in training, hosting quizzes and dog walks to support her fundraising effort.
Now the final push to get her fundraising over her target finish line.
You can donate to Karen’s fundraising page at:
2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com
I'm raising money for Headway Plymouth, which is a local charity who support people (and their families) with acquired brain injuries. It's an amazing charity that's very close to my heart as they hav
Headway Plymouth April 2026 activity schedule out now!
