Our vibrant and welcoming centre in devonport, 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.
With the sun continuing to shine on Headway House, the air conditioning was on overdrive as we welcomed Tami and the amazing team from Food Is Fun CIC back to the centre for a summertime lunch of roasted pork and vegetable skewers, a cous cous salad and a gorgeous fresh fruit meringue to finish.
Our fantastic placement students and volunteers we on hand to support our clients prepare this delicious meal.
The best part, as always, is the pleasure of enjoying the lunch together with our clients and the team. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, 17th July, we celebrate Clare’s Day! Join us in remembering the legacy of Clare Milne and her incredible work to support people living with acquired brain injuries in Devon and Cornwall.
Headway Plymouth were privileged to receive a vital award from the The Clare Milne Trust in 2023 to launch our hospital liaison project which still thrives in the Derriford and Mount Gould Hospitals today. Now we support hundreds of clients and families at the start of their new lives with a brain injury.
Last year we received further funding from the Trust to support our activities, peer support and education programs - culminating, today, in the opening of our new garden space.
What better a day to celebrate the legacy of a wonderful woman who has inspired such wonderful collaboration around our charity.
The generosity of the Clare Milne Trust has truly played a crucial role in our journey to become the dynamic, multi service charity we are today - and we could not be more grateful.
We’re looking for great new Trustees who can add value to our amazing existing board by offering additional skills and expertise around corporate partnerships, finance, fundraising and communications.
Could you fit the bill and join a charity that continues to grow and develop its services to support more patients, families, carers and professionals in Plymouth and beyond.
The amazing Jeremy Carr completes his fundraising challenge for Headway Plymouth
He did it! And he did it in the heat
Jeremy smashed his fundraising cycling challenge at the Dartmoor Classic.
Jeremy is the incredible survivor of a brain aneurysm on 30 April 2025. Last month, in the sweltering heat, he took on the challenge of a 45 mile cycle ride across Dartmoor to raise vital funds for Headway Plymouth.
You can still support Jeremy and Headway Plymouth by scanning the QR code on the poster or clicking on the link below to make a donation (don’t forget to add Gift Aid).
Here’s the latest blog from our amazing client, Louise, who reflects on activities at Headway Plymouth in May. Friday 1st May – Mindful Art Club CIC Well, it was a lovely sunny day today and everyone seemed to be in a good place when Emma did the rounds, along with some mindfulness, of course. We … Continued
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
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
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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.
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Life is amazing and fun when you turn up to Headway Plymouth!
Help when you need it with body and mind. Having fun with people like myself. The volunteers are so good with everyone.
I love the flexibility of being able to come on other days for activities I’d really like. The monthly ABI awareness sessions are super helpful and worthwhile.
Headway Plymouth really helped with the concentration and obviously there’s sessions and activities as well. Being there has contributed to my concentration growing.
Headway Plymouth has helped, not just with the brain injury side but given more confidence in meeting new people.
Instead of the same thing week in week out, I do something different. I wouldn’t have gone to the aquarium and I wouldn’t have visited to the Box.