Brain injury hits the road
To mark Action for Brain Injury Week Headway Devon embarked on a tour of the county, with coffee mornings featuring an exhibition of art produced by people with brain injuries in our valued local centres. The tour took in each of the fife towns wehre Headway Devon runs a centre: Torquay, Tiverton, Exmouth, Honiton and [...]
Joey’s story
Nearly four years ago, Joey sustained a life-changing brain injury when he was assaulted in an unprovoked attack on a night out. It was July 2009 and after working a night shift at the family business Joey went to a friend’s house to watch the rugby. Joey had always been a keen rugby player and [...]
Lisa’s story
On 18th November 2005, Lisa woke up with an indescribable pain in her head and a stiff neck and back Lisa tried to continue her day as normal, but by 4pm was unable to stand light or noise and decided to call NHS Direct. The nurse on the phone recognised Lisa’s difficulties and called an [...]
Adrian’s story
22 years on and Adrian continues to feel the effects of his brain injury every day. In 1990, Adrian, then aged 13, went out on a walk with his mum, brother and some family friends. While crossing a bridge, Adrian and the younger members of the party decided to run from one side of the [...]
Latest supporters’ newsletter available now
Our latest newsletter is now available to read online. Simply follow the link to read all our latest news and to find out our plans to mark Action for Brain Injury Week in May. Action for Brain Injury Week 2013 Newsletter
Make someone’s Easter with delicious charity chocolate
Instead of giving an Easter egg this year, why not buy one of Headway Devon’s brand new charity chocolate bars? Handmade by the Chocolate Café in Ramsbottom, these chocolate bars are free from palm oil and man-made sweeteners, and, what’s more, all proceeds from these sales will be used to support Headway Devon’s vital work [...]
Read our latest newsletter online
You can now read the latest edition of our supporters’ newsletter online by clicking here: Newsletter – January 2013 If you would prefer to receive a copy of this and future newsletters in the post, please call Holly on 01392 211822 or email holly@headwaydevon.org.uk and we’ll add you to our mailing list.
Festive fundraisers get a challenging year off to a flying start!
Donations that have been received following events over the festive season are already helping to make a difference for local people with brain injuries. Local volunteers and supporters have recently raised over £800 for Headway Devon, and these donations are very gratefully received at the start of what we expect will be another challenging year. [...]
Serving the community over Christmas
For many of us, Christmas is a time to relax and spend time with loved ones, but it can also be a very challenging time for people with brain injuries. With this in mind, although Headway Devon’s head office and day centres will be closed for the period, our dedicated Community Support Team will continue [...]
AGM rounds off a productive year
A challenging but positive year was rounded off successfully with Headway Devon’s Annual General Meeting on 11th October. As well as serving a formal purpose in signing-off the last year’s financial accounts, this meeting also offers an opportunity to reflect back on the last year and catch-up with perspectives and achievements across the organisation. Many [...]
