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How we help

We have a range of services which promote rehabilitation/enablement to
help our clients to build on their existing skills and in turn increase their confidence and self esteem.

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Sessions

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Living Skills

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About Headway Bedford

At Headway Bedford we provide a supportive and stimulating environment for people who have an acquired brain injury. We recognise that each person is different and no two injuries are the same and for this reason our services reflect this, focusing on the needs of the individual.

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How you can get involved

There are different ways that you can support us and our clients which will enable us to continue to deliver practical help, support and advice to those who have suffered a brain injury and their family and carers.

Make a donation

As a registered charity, donations are crucial to our ability to provide a high level of service to people affected by brain injury in the Bedfordshire area. More info

Volunteer with us

You don’t have to be a health professional, or have any specific skills or experience, to volunteer at Headway Bedford. our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds with a wide range of experience and skills. More info

Refer a client

Headway Bedford provides continued rehabilitation/enablement for clients living at home, where they may have received a period of rehabilitation in their homes from visiting health professionals. More info
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Case studies from our clients

Read the journeys from our clients and volunteers
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Monicah (Volunteer)

Nathan Clegg (Sound Baths Tutor) “I have been a volunteer at Headway since May 2021, and It is flexible to work there. I have benefited...
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Anna (Family member)

Anna (Family member) My sister attends Headway weekly following a life changing stroke – Headway has provided a lifeline of support, guidance, information and opportunities for rehabilitation and...
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Russell (Volunteer)

Russell (Volunteer) Often under difficult circumstances, the dedicated and hard-working staff at Headway provide invaluable support for those who have suffered the consequences of brain...
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Terry (Thursday client)

Terry (Thursday client) I have been attending headway for a while now after having a cerebellum stroke last year, I was contacted by kat from...
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Denise (Family member)

Denise (Family member) “A wonderfully, supportive and welcoming group designed to provide wrap around help and guidance to the user and family alike, delivered in...
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Chris (Volunteer)

Chris (Volunteer) Headway Bedford and its wonderful staff of angels have taken me into their family and provided me with a new useful and strong...
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Our Team

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Chris Batten

Chief Executive Officer

Charley West

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Jo O’Driscoll

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Kayleigh Charlton

Service Development Manager

Karen Booth

Speech and Language Therapist

Sophie Reid

Speech and Language Therapist

Liz Findlay

Community Brain Injury Advisor

Rebecca Brown

Operations Manager

Dr Linda Candita PhD.

Trustees

Eamon McDonnell

Trustees

Lorna Ogle

Community Brain Injury Advisor

Lindsey Hemming

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Amon Twyman

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Aleksandra Petrovic

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Janine Hart

Office Administrator
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What people have said about us

Read the testimonials from our clients and volunteers

Jean (Wednesday client)

The staff and volunteers are so lovely and helpful! I enjoy the activities and mixing with other people with similar difficulties like me.

Jeanette (Family member)

The Staff have been so helpful and accommodating in regard of supporting my Mum. Great communication in keeping myself and family up to date with Jean’s progress. It’s lovely to hear Mum’s stories of the activities that she takes part in whilst in Headway’s company.

Jenny (Tuesday client)

I’m pleased to come to Headway and meet everyone. I’ve improved well and am glad to have joined you. Everyone is good and you all work hard to improve people. I feel a lot better now and have improved a lot since coming to join in with everyone. Thank you.

Gemma (Family member)

The communication between key workers and family is brilliant. Anything I’ve wanted to know about dad has always been answered quickly, very friendly staff as well.

Debbie (Wednesday client)

When I am here, I feel like I am normal. I feel free. Some of the volunteers are my friends.

Liz (Volunteer)

I have been a volunteer at Headway Bedford for nearly 12 years. I have seen many changes during that time, but it remains a fantastic facility for those with an acquired brain injury. I really enjoy being a valuable part of each client's rehabilitation and I continue to enjoy my role there!

Emma (Volunteer)

Headway is a wonderful charity which supports people with brain injuries. I volunteer weekly and I find this very rewarding and inspiring. I especially enjoy seeing the remarkable progress that our clients make.

Fiona (Family member)

Always friendly, knowledgeable, never rushed and very understanding. Thank you for the work you are about to undertake with my father.

David (Monday client)

I think HEADWAYS is the best thing sliced bread.

Viv (Volunteer)

I volunteer for headway charity twice a week. It is the most rewarding and inspiring thing I have ever done. Working with clients is a pleasure and seeing them progress is amazing. and full filling. I can honestly say headway are an amazing charity to be part of and the fantastic work they do.

Keith (Volunteer)

Volunteering at Headway is one of the highlights of my week, in particular being able to assist the clients with their recovery.

Nick (Wednesday client)

It is fandabbydozy! The volunteers are helpful, and the staff are out of this world. It’s the highlight of my week and I’m looking to come here either one or two more days.

Ali (Family member)

Headway has been a lifeline for our dad since his head injury, it has provided him with a sense of belonging and has been a key contributor to him maintaining his independence for as long as he has. The whole family is grateful for the care he has received and the friendships he has made over the years.

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