Headway Thames Valley

Headway Thames Valley Headway Thames Valley works to improve life after brain injury. It provides support, services and i

Headway Thames Valley is based in Henley on Thames and serves people in the Thames Valley area (Berkshire, Oxfordshire). Services overview:
- Day centre based at Brunner Hall, Henley on Thames
This service runs four days a week and provides a variety of activities including Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, cognitive stimulation, art and music therapy, trips out and therapeutic games.

- Sat

ellites
Three satellites run in the local area extending our services to clients that are moving towards greater independence. These days include cooking, trips to the Oracle to practice new techniques and coping strategies, days out, gym sessions, cognitive exercises and much more.

- Clinical Counselling
Headway provides free, confidential professional counselling in a supportive environment either in a Headway centre or in the home for those with acquired brain injury and also for their families and carers.

- Living with Brain Injury Courses
This is a six or twelve week program run in Reading and Bracknell. The course aims to provide insight and information on clients’ conditions. Part of the course is for carers and families.

- Family and Carer Support
Headway provides support to families and carers as well as information and guidance through the minefield of legal and medical jargon and use of other available services.

- Raising Awareness
Headway works to raise awareness of brain injury and its effects. We are able to come along to meetings and events to talk about this and our work locally. If you would like us to come along to your meetings please contact us.

- Outreach and community support
There are many further clients who we maintain contact with and provide counselling, home and hospital visits and we also support their families and carers – these services are all provided free to the client and are open to anyone who contacts us.

We're putting together a detailed article on memory loss and we'd love your help.Memory loss is one of the most common c...
23/06/2026

We're putting together a detailed article on memory loss and we'd love your help.

Memory loss is one of the most common challenges after a brain injury, but it can affect everyone differently. So, what would you like to know? Drop your questions in the comments and we'll ask a specialist to answer them as part of the article.

Is there something you've always wondered about memory problems after brain injury? Maybe you're living with a brain injury yourself, supporting a family member or simply looking for reliable information.

This is your chance to ask and help us create a relevant resource for people living with brain injury and their loved ones. Remember that even the simplest question might seem obvious, but it may help others as well 💙

If you'd prefer not to ask publicly, feel free to send us a direct message instead!

In our latest article, we take you through our Living With Brain Injury Course week by week, covering everything from un...
20/06/2026

In our latest article, we take you through our Living With Brain Injury Course week by week, covering everything from understanding cognitive changes and managing fatigue to building self-awareness, confidence and practical strategies for everyday life.

The course is free, runs for two hours one morning a week over eight weeks, and is designed to help people better understand life after brain injury while connecting with others who are on a similar journey.

Read more: https://buff.ly/ZgpDPZZ

“My first message to someone newly diagnosed would be: ‘Don’t panic.’ There is help out there, but not everyone is aware...
16/06/2026

“My first message to someone newly diagnosed would be: ‘Don’t panic.’ There is help out there, but not everyone is aware of what support is available or where to find it.

My second message is: ‘You’ve got this.’ My first grandchild arrived 10 years after my diagnosis and procedure! Since then, there have been holidays, snorkelling adventures and, more recently, my daughter’s wedding.

Never give up!”

Andy shared these words with us as part of his journey after being diagnosed with a brain tumour and living with a brain injury.

Read his full story: https://buff.ly/Osue11I

All aboard 🚂A huge thank you to Didcot Town Council for funding a trip to Didcot Railway Centre for our clients.We're ve...
13/06/2026

All aboard 🚂

A huge thank you to Didcot Town Council for funding a trip to Didcot Railway Centre for our clients.

We're veeeeeery excited and counting down the days already! 💙

Few places left!Run for us at the Oxford Half and take on a fast, flat route through the historic streets of Oxford. Whe...
11/06/2026

Few places left!

Run for us at the Oxford Half and take on a fast, flat route through the historic streets of Oxford. Whether you're running your first half marathon or aiming for a personal best, it's an unforgettable day and a fantastic way to support a local cause.

Every mile you run will help us support people living with brain injury across South Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Link to secure one of our final places: https://buff.ly/2Eus1zX

For many, music is a more accessible language than speech.That’s why we’re so excited to be partnering with Focusrite/No...
09/06/2026

For many, music is a more accessible language than speech.

That’s why we’re so excited to be partnering with Focusrite/Novation, who have generously donated professional equipment including a recording interface, drum and groove box, keyboard, microphone, headphones and Ableton Live software to help record, edit and mix music.

Thank you Focusrite, Novation and ADAM Audio 💙

A dedicated recording studio offers our clients a powerful new way to reconnect with identity, creativity and self-expression. It creates a safe space to explore sound, experiment and be curious.

The studio allows clients to turn thoughts, experiences, lyrics and rhythms into tangible tracks, providing a huge boost to confidence and emotional wellbeing.

You can refer yourself, a family member, a friend or someone you support directly to us.Whether the brain injury happene...
06/06/2026

You can refer yourself, a family member, a friend or someone you support directly to us.

Whether the brain injury happened recently or many years ago, we're here to help people access the support, therapies and community that can help them navigate new circumstances and move forward.

If you're not sure where to start, get in touch and we'll talk you through the options available.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/Gdwpayp

It's Volunteers' Week and we want to say a huge thank you to every single one of our incredible volunteers!We simply cou...
04/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week and we want to say a huge thank you to every single one of our incredible volunteers!

We simply couldn’t run our services without you. From supporting clients and helping at events to sharing skills and lending a hand behind the scenes, your time and dedication make a huge difference to our work.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community 💙

Are there any volunteers here? We'd love to hear about your experience with us or a time you helped others. Let's fill the comments with great stories!

Volunteers from Mastercard took time out of their busy corporate lives to join us for the day. It was a fantastic day, w...
02/06/2026

Volunteers from Mastercard took time out of their busy corporate lives to join us for the day. It was a fantastic day, with everyone making pizzas in the morning to enjoy for lunch before taking part in team quizzes in the afternoon.

A big shout out to Paul Francis, Rene, Sabrina, Dave, Alan, Lillian, Gracie and German from Mastercard, who brought so much warmth, compassion and inclusivity to the clients they spent time with throughout the day.

The atmosphere was full of fun and laughter, and we all had a great time 💙

We'd also like to say a huge thank you to our regular volunteers Halima, Ella and Carole, who helped make the day run so smoothly.

And a special thank you to Mike and Claire from Saracens Head, who very kindly lent us their pizza oven for the day!

Address

Brunner Hall, 84b Greys Road
Henley On Thames
RG91TF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441491411469

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