by Amanda Hecke | Feb 18, 2026 | News
Sam has been part of our community and shared his story of life after brain injury back in 2019. Since then, he’s found new ways to make sense of his experiences and this led him to write a song! The song captures the journey of life after brain injury, acknowledging...
by Amanda Hecke | Jan 20, 2026 | News, Tips & Help
Recently, actor Evangeline Lilly shared something on her Instagram account that many people living with brain injury will recognise: the need to adjust to a brain that works differently. A few months earlier, she wrote openly on her Substack account about an injury...
by Amanda Hecke | Nov 17, 2025 | Client Stories, News
Fundraising challenges can be as fun and rewarding as they are meaningful. Climbing mountains, running marathons or hosting a creative community event. Every effort helps people living with brain injury and their families access vital support. Stan Hetherington, a...
by Amanda Hecke | Oct 2, 2025 | News
Brain injury in football is more common than we would like. Sadly, we recently received the news of a footballer passing away. The accident occurred during a match on 25th September at Wingate and Finchley Stadium. Billy Vigar played for Chichester City in the...
by Amanda Hecke | Sep 8, 2025 | News
At Headway Thames Valley we know how important it is to look after the brain, that’s why we offer workshops for schools on how the brain works. The sessions are suitable for children in both primary and secondary schools and we cover South Oxfordshire and Berkshire....
by Amanda Hecke | Aug 4, 2025 | News
A creative project after a brain injury can take many forms. We needed new frames to display artwork created by clients attending our Centre. The existing ones were too heavy and showing signs of wear and tear. What started as a chat between Philippa, our Resource...
