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 [...]
Out and about in Action for Brain Injury Week
To celebrate Action for Brain Injury Week, which will be running from 13th-19th May, Headway Devon will be touring the county with an exhibition of client artwork and coffee morning. This “roadshow” will be launching in Torquay on Monday 13th May, before moving on to make stops in Tiverton, Exmouth, Honiton and finally Exeter on [...]
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
Bag a bargain at our book sale!
Headway Devon are holding a second-hand book sale to raise money for local people with brain injuries. The sale, which will take place on Wednesday 17th April from 2pm-7.30pm at Headway Devon’s office in Exeter, offers good quality books from a wide range of genres including: Popular fiction and classics Children’s books and games Non-fiction [...]
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 [...]
Celebrating student volunteering
To mark Student Volunteering Week, Headway Devon would like to say a huge thank you to our dedicated team of volunteers and raise awareness of the invaluable support that we receive from local school, college and university students. Headway Devon are very lucky to enjoy the support of volunteers studying a wide range of subjects [...]
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. [...]
