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Headway Devon is an independent registered charity working to provide essential services to people in the county of Devon with brain injuries, their families and carers.
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Crime & Brain Injury
Seminar 19th February
Headway Devon launch new website
When people need help and advice they turn to the internet. That's why we are delighted to launch our new website, packed with information and advice for Devon people who have survived brain injuries.
Newsletter
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Three clients with different stories and one thing in common - the Headway centre which they have attended - took to the stage alongside legal and health professionals at Headway Devon's annual brain injury conference.
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A special week of activities for children with brain injuries also offered parents a chance to get together and share experiences.
Village pub fun day to raise brain charity cash
A mid-Devon pub which was rescued from closure last summer is gearing up to give something back to the community with a day of fundraising for a local brain injury charity.
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Supporters' Newsletter - March 2009
If you haven't received a copy of Headway Devon's latest supporters newsletter, click here to read a copy online.
Investors in People
Action For Brain Injury Week 11th – 17th May 2009
ABI Week this year is 11th – 17th May, and the theme is cycle helmets.
Headway Devon are planning a programme of events to mark the week - check back here for updates.
Fundraising Events Calendar now on website
All the dates for Headway Devon's future fundraising events are now gathered in one place. Check it out and get involved!
New West Devon Centre opened
Headway Devon's new West Devon centre is now open in Fairplace Church Hall, Okehampton.
newsletter august 2008
We like to stay in touch with all of our supporters - but you can be the first to read our latest newsletter, online.
round table donation
Clients who attend Headway Devon's Exeter centre are benefiting from new computer equipment thanks to a big donation from Exeter Round Table.
longwalkhome
Most university students return home by car, train, or bus at the end of term - but no such ease for Torquay students Ben Quick and Susie Williams, who walked home to raise money for Headway Devon.
exmouth abi week fundraising
Exmouth's town crier will led a procession of staff and volunteers from Headway Devon's Exmouth centre as part of an event to raise funds and awareness.
south devon centre opened
Headway Devon's latest rehabilitation centre, based in Torquay and serving Torbay and South Devon, has been officially opened by Torbay's mayor Nick Bye.
video itv westcountry abi week
As part of Action for Brain Injury Week, Headway Devon held a special training day.
abi week training day
Hands-on activities - including opening a bag of boiled sweets whilst wearing welding gloves and wearing sight-restricting glasses - helped Exeter's Lord Mayor to understand brain injury when she attended a special training day organised by Headway Devon
Information
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Headway Devon is an independent registered charity working to provide essential services to people with brain injuries, their families and carers.
Videos
We have added some of our recent appearances on local television and radio to YouTube so that supporters anywhere in the world can keep up with our progress.
headway devon dvd
In 2006 with the help of local video production company Social Productions we made a DVD in which staff, clients, and trustees explain the importance of the work done by Headway Devon.
Who we help
Personal Injury Claims
Some people who have sustained brain injuries consider making personal injury claims for compensations. Mark Pierce, of Boyce Hatton Solicitors in Torquay, answers some common questions about claiming compensation.
Our Centre Services
Centres are at the heart of the support provided by Headway Devon. Every week, at our seven adult centres across the county, people with brain injuries come together for rehabilitation.
Our Outreach Services
In addition to centre-based rehabilitation, the Outreach team at Headway Devon have addressed the need to provide services to people in their own homes and in their own communities.
Support for Children with Brain Injuries
Headway Devon's first Children's Centre opened at the Knight Club, in Exeter, in October 2006 with a small group of children who had sustained acquired brain injuries.
Children's Centre (Exeter)
Our Children's Centre is open every Saturday morning.
Training
Training
As well as providing an extensive in-house training programme for our outreach and centre staff and volunteers, we also offer packages for other agencies and individuals who are working with people with brain injuries.
Conference 2009
Headway Devon's popular annual conference returns for 2009 with an exciting line-up of experts in the field of acquired brain injury rehabilitation.
Disability Awareness Programme Day One
The first day of a two-day course designed to give an overview of acquired brain injury for anyone working with people with acquired brain injuries.
Disability Awareness Programme Day Two
The second day of a two-day course designed to give an overview of acquired brain injury for anyone working with people with acquired brain injuries.
Additional Training Sessions
Dates and booking info
We run our training modules throughout the year. On this page you can find details of training dates up to a year in advance.
Volunteering
Volunteering
Whatever your skills or interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer at Headway Devon and help to make a difference for people with brain injuries.
Fundraising
Fundraising
Every year Headway Devon
supports over 500 people
with brain injuries across
the county.
A Moroccan Adventure
High Atlas Traverse - a new way to raise money for Headway Devon
Fundraising Events Calendar
Here are the upcoming fundraising events being held on behalf of Headway Devon.
Contact us to get involved or for more information.
Fundraising Resources
On this page you can find leaflets, sponsorship forms, and other resources to help you fundraise for Headway Devon.
Fundraising Ideas
It's easy to raise essential funds to support local children and adults with brain injuries - by organising a fundraising event. On this page you will find tips and advice for anyone interested in fundraising for Headway Devon.
Centres
Information about centers
Exeter Centre
Our Exeter centre is open every Monday and Wednesday.
Exmouth Centre
Our Exmouth centre is open every Thursday.
Honiton Centre
Our Honiton centre is open every Tuesday.
Tiverton Centre
Our Tiverton centre is open every Tuesday.
West Devon Centre
Our West Devon centre is open every Thursday.
South Devon Centre
Our South Devon centre is open every Thursday.
Conference 2009
Headway Devon Annual Conference 2nnd October 2009
What people said about last year's conference
Last year's conference was a great success - here are some comments we had from those attending.
Conference 2009
Headway Devon's Annual Conference & Exhibition will be at Sandy Park on the 2nd October 2009.
