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 – April 2026
Here’s the latest blog our wonderful client, Louise – who’s updated us on activities at Headway Plymouth in April 2026. Wednesday 1st April 2026 – Chill Time at Headway As you already know, this isn’t one of my usual days here. However, as it’s Good Friday in a couple of days and Headway will be … Continued - Karen Triumphs in her 2026 London Marathon Challenge
She’s only gone and done it. In hot hot conditions and with “less than perfect training” (her words), Karen has completed her first mass participation road marathon and what a doozy to start with. The most finishers in the fastest competitive marathon ever! We hope you had the most unforgettable day and an experience that … Continued - Great Funding News from the Livewell Foundation
We have some brilliant news to share! We’re thrilled to announce that Headway Plymouth has been awarded a major grant from the Livewell Foundation Headway Plymouth is addressing a different kind of invisibility: the experience of women with acquired brain injury (ABI), who are often undiagnosed and underserved, including those affected by domestic abuse, homelessness and … Continued
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As part of National Volunteers’ Week, we would like to pass on our heartfelt thanks to all volunteers at Headway Plymouth.
We want to take a moment to recognise the incredible contribution made by volunteers across the Headway network. Every week, hundreds of volunteers give their time and skills to help people affected by brain injury.
Volunteers are a hugely valued part of the Headway community, and we want them to know just how much their commitment and generosity mean.
Their time, dedication, and compassion really do help to change lives and support our shared mission to improve life after brain injury.
After another men’s peer support group at our Devonport hub today, just a reminder that our women’s peer support group will meet again next Thursday 4th June at 10:30 - 12:30.
Free to all women living with any acquired brain injury of any type - sustained at any time.
You don’t need to be a regular attendee at Headway Plymouth to join this monthly group where we chat, support and share experiences.
CALLING FEMALE CARE GIVERS FOR BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS
Could you or someone you know support a Plymouth University based research project looking at the role of female carers of those living with acquired brain injury?
Take a look at the information below. Victoria is looking for female care giver participants to support her research.
The only commitment is to an online interview that could last from 60-90 minutes.
As a participant, you'll also receive a £25 Amazon voucher for your efforts!
If you are interested in taking part, feel free to contact Victoria directly at:
Victoria.partington-smith@plymouth.ac.uk
Thank you for supporting this vital research in Plymouth.
It was scorching outside Headway House today. Too hot, even, to sit out in our new green space.
So we cranked up the AC and enjoyed a brilliant crafty session with Louise from Stitch & Splodge.
We’re so chuffed to see how Louise’s enterprise has flourished - with her gorgeous new studio in Stoke Village and now exiting news of her nomination for Small Business of the Year at the West Country Women’s Awards.
Louise strives to create opportunities for creativity, connection, wellbeing and community.
Thanks, Louise, for all you do to support our clients. We love the new decorative letters we made today - that will take pride of place on our centre walls.
This week in parliament, brain injury survivors and carers shared their experiences of isolation and loneliness with MPs and members of the House of Lords as part of our ‘We see you’ campaign for Action for Brain Injury Week.
You may have seen Avril and Sophie featured in our ABI Week campaign this week as they shared their story of life after brain injury. On Tuesday, they were in parliament alongside members of Headway Meirionnydd, speaking directly to parliamentarians about the impact brain injury can have on survivors, families and carers.
They also shared the difference support can make. Through Headway, new friendships can form, confidence can rebuild and people can feel less alone.
Our latest survey found that almost 9 in 10 brain injury survivors and carers experience loneliness after brain injury. But 72% of survivors who attend a local Headway group say it helps them feel less lonely.
Read more about the APPG meeting and our ‘We see you’ campaign: buff.ly/6JNFwJK
#ABIWeek #ActionForBrainInjuryWeek #BrainInjury #Headway #WeSeeYou
Brain injury survivors and carers share their experiences in parliament for ABI Week
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MPs met in Westminster this week to hear from brain injury survivors and carers about Headway UK’s ‘We see you’ campaign for ABI Week.
We celebrated the end of Action for Brain Injury week today.
Headway - the brain injury association are focusing this year on the effects of loneliness and isolation after brain injury.
At Headway Plymouth we bring ABI survivors, their families and carers together as often as we can because we know that togetherness, shared experiences, discussion, chat and laughter are wonderful way to improve lives.
Thanks to the organising skills of our brilliant client champion, Alex, we left the centre hub to visit Cattewater Harbour where we were treated to a fascinating talk with Cattewater Harbour Plymouth. Thank you to Richard, the harbourmaster, and Evie and Emma from the team for your time and expert knowledge.
Thanks also to the team at The Boathouse Plymouth and Plymouth Boat Trips for looking after us so well during our visit and on our spectacular sunshine boat trip around Plymouth Sound.
We are all so grateful for you wonderful generosity in gifting us refreshments and the scenic trip along the coast!
