Headway - Portsmouth and South East Hampshire

29/04/2026

If you enjoy swimming why not try out this session on a Sunday afternoon at Charter Community Centre.

24/04/2026

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference. Your support will help ensure that families facing some of the toughest moments of their lives are not left to cope alone.

Thank you so much for your generosity – it truly means the world.

21/04/2026

There is an Estate Planning session being delivered by the Coop.

Date: Monday 27 April Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD

14/04/2026

Happy Birthday Jim!

07/04/2026

Six of our incredible service users – each of whom has overcome a life-changing injury or illness – are coming together to take on an inspiring challenge: abseiling down the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Saturday 23rd May 2026.

This brave team knows first-hand how vital the right support can be. Thanks to our Hospital and Outreach at Home project, they – and many others – have received life-changing care, guidance and encouragement during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Our three-year funding for this essential project is coming to an end at the end of May, and we are now urgently seeking support to help us continue providing this vital service over the coming years.

The project begins in hospital, where we engage early with families following an acquired brain injury (ABI). At this overwhelming and often traumatic time, we provide clear, accessible information, support with discharge planning, and guidance on what to expect next. Crucially, we offer emotional reassurance and practical support when families are often in shock and unable to process complex medical information. Our approach is always flexible, compassionate, and tailored to each family’s needs.

After discharge, our support continues – helping to prevent the “cliff edge” that many families experience when hospital care ends. We provide ongoing emotional check-ins, help families navigate challenges, and actively connect them to rehabilitation, welfare and community services. We also support individuals and their families to access wider Headway services, including peer support, digital inclusion programmes and community-based activities, creating a truly holistic, wrap-around pathway of care.

Sudden brain injury can have devastating consequences – including loss of income, increased caring responsibilities, trauma, and poor mental health. Without early and ongoing support, families are far more likely to reach crisis point, experience breakdowns in care, and face avoidable hospital readmissions.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference. Your support will help ensure that families facing some of the toughest moments of their lives are not left to cope alone.

Thank you so much for your generosity – it truly means the world.

Six of our incredible service users, each of whom has overcome life-changing injury or illness, are coming together for an inspiring challenge - abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Saturday 23rd May 2026

07/04/2026

This week some Resident Doctors will take strike action in the form of a full walkout from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 6.59am on Monday 13 April 2026.

Please continue to attend any scheduled appointments unless you have been told not to do so.

Please help your local NHS by:
💻 If you need medical help, use 111 online
💻 For mental health support please visit https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/help-crisis
📞 Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency
🩺 Use other NHS services for non-emergencies

05/04/2026

01/04/2026

Please support our service users in their Abseil Event May 23 May

Every contribution, big or small, truly makes a difference and helps ensure others can continue to receive the same vital support.
Thank you so much for your generosity 💛

Six of our incredible service users, each of whom has overcome life-changing injury or illness, are coming together for an inspiring challenge - abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Saturday 23rd May 2026

31/03/2026

One of our young service users recently took the initiative to contact the Mayor of Portsmouth, Gerald Vernon-Jackson to raise awareness around disability in the city. He is passionate about becoming an advocate, a mentor, and an inspiration to others living with disabilities.

The Mayor was incredibly supportive and kindly arranged a meeting today with Rex (Dan), Ed, our Young Persons Lead, and our CEO. Together, they had a really positive and meaningful conversation about our charity, the challenges we face, and Rex’s ambitions to raise awareness and connect with other groups.

We left the meeting feeling encouraged, inspired, and excited about the opportunities ahead, with plenty of new avenues to explore.

Love the photos below – do you think Rex wants to become the next Mayor? 😊

30/03/2026

To celebrate a centenary of city status a brand new song has been composed On Shining Waters inspired by the city’s rich heritage and vibrant community spirit. This is our Friday group singing it last Friday!

27/03/2026

Six of our incredible service users, each of whom has overcome life-changing injury or illness, are coming together for an inspiring challenge - abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Saturday 23rd May 2026

27/03/2026

As part of our charity’s 40th Anniversary, a brave group of individuals are taking on an incredible abseil challenge to raise funds. Each participant has their own deeply personal reason for supporting Headway Portsmouth—having experienced first-hand the life-changing care, support, and guidance the charity provides.

Now, they’re giving back—and they need your help.

Please consider making a donation to support their efforts. Every contribution, big or small, truly makes a difference and helps ensure others can continue to receive the same vital support.

Thank you so much for your generosity 💛

Six of our incredible service users, each of whom has overcome life-changing injury or illness, are coming together for an inspiring challenge - abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on Saturday 23rd May 2026