Coronavirus Update 21st March 2020
In light of the government's policies on reducing COVID-19 transmission we closed our Resource Centre on 18th March.
We sincerely regret this, but recognise that we have a responsibility to our clients, carers, volunteers and staff to play a part in delaying the spread of COVID-19.
During this enforced closure we will be contacting our clients and carers on a regular basis. We are also looking at other ways to keep folk safe, connected and updated.
We are able to respond to enquiries by phone 07704 860754 or email hsbcontact@headwaysouthbucks.org.uk.
We intend to reopen as soon as possible, dependent on advice from the government and Public Health England.
Welcome to Headway South Bucks
Headway South Bucks cares for people who have acquired a brain injury whether through sporting or work accidents, road traffic accidents, assault, illness or disease. It is affiliated to the national Headway organisation at www.headway.org.uk/
Support is given in two main ways:
- Through our Resource Centre in Bourne End, where activities take place to improve cognitive, memory, coordination and living skills together with confidence building in social skills. These activities are designed to help people to rebuild their lives following brain injury. The centre has approximately 18 places available each day and runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some clients choose to enjoy just one day per week whilst others enjoy attending on two or three days.
- We also provide support to Carers through our unique Carers' Support Programme, which was recently introduced and which offers regular themed meetings, outings and individually-tailored respite.
Headway South Bucks also works in partnership with other organisations in Buckinghamshire and beyond - including CHIS, the Community Head Injury Service based in Aylesbury. Please see our Sources of Help page for further information on these organisations.
Currently over 25 families are supported across South Bucks and the surrounding areas. If we cannot provide advice and support ourselves we will put you in contact with people who can.
Please feel free to use our website as a resource and we hope the information here helps you. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know through the Contact Us link you will find at the foot of every page.
Latest News
Resource Centre News
Each month we'll bring you photos of our busy times in the Resource Centre - just click the link below to see what we've been up to!
RC March 2020 Activities - click here
Spring is here at last and we kick started the season with lots of activities in the centre.
An early visit by Anne accompanied by Harry, the border collie lifted spirits and clients got creative with their camera skills assisted by the marvellous Marlow Camera Club.
Clients had fun in the gym conditioning session where their football prowess was on show!
Our regular visit to Sportsable in Maidenhead was a great success with one to one guidance on the art of archery, a fair few bullseyes were hit.
Later this month, our ever popular seated Zumba and Music Therapy classes got everyone nicely warmed up on these chilly March days.
General News Items
New Table Tennis at our Resource Centre - February 2020
Thanks to the generosity of legal firm Barnett-Waddingham of Amersham funding equipment, Headway clients are now able to enjoy Table Tennis at our Resource Centre. Sport of any kind helps our clients and we are extremely grateful for this donation.
Welcome to our Resource CentreMeet friends each Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Find out more here.
Carers Support ProgrammeTake a break in great company!
Read about our Carers Support Programme here.
Events and ActivitiesAlways something new to experience
See what's coming up here.
Upcoming Events
Diary Dates - for Clients and Carers:
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Thursday 17th December 2020 |
Headway South Bucks Christmas Lunch at Bourne End. |