BRAIN INJURY TRAINING
About our courses
Developed by specialists, our courses combine practical knowledge with real-world insight.
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Who are the courses for?
• Health and social care professionals • Case managers • Support workers • Education professionals • Employers • Criminal justice professionals • Voluntary sector organisations
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What you'll learn
Topics may include: | Understanding acquired brain injury | Cognitive, behavioural and emotional effects | Communication challenges | Supporting recovery and rehabilitation | Practical strategies for support
Looking for tailored learning for your team?
We offer in-house training designed around your organisation’s needs. Whether you want to cover Understanding Brain Injury, Effective Communication Strategies, or specialist topics like Behaviours That Challenge, Goal Setting, and Brain Injury and Mental Capacity, we’ll create a programme that fits your goals. Our trainers bring practical expertise and flexibility. Click here to complete a training enquiry form.
Courses for professionals
These brain injury training courses are designed for professionals working in the field.
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Brain Injury and Mental Capacity
Our Brain Injury Training for Solicitors provides legal professionals with essential knowledge about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, their causes, and their wide-ranging impact on individuals, families, and society.
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Supporting Brain Injury in General Practice
Our Brain Injury Training for Solicitors provides legal professionals with essential knowledge about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, their causes, and their wide-ranging impact on individuals, families, and society.
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An Introduction to Brain Injury
This foundation-level session is designed for professionals who are new to working with brain injury or who would benefit from a refresher.
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Brain Injury Training for Solicitors
Our Brain Injury Training for Solicitors provides legal professionals with essential knowledge about acquired and traumatic brain injuries, their causes, and their wide-ranging impact on individuals, families, and society.
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Behaviours That Challenge
Designed for healthcare professionals and volunteers who work with individuals who may display behaviours that challenge.
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Understanding Brain Injury
Builds on foundational knowledge and explores the complex neurological, psychological, and functional consequences of brain injury in greater detail.
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Goal Setting in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Designed for care professionals working in neurorehabilitation settings, support workers, case managers and social workers.
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Effective Communication Strategies
For frontline staff whose primary interactions with brain injury survivors take place via phone and email.
Courses for brain injury survivors and their families
These brain injury training courses are designed for people who have sustained a brain injury, their families and carers.
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Brain Injury and Me
This 60-minute session has been created specifically for brain injury survivors. It will explore the hidden effects of brain injury and the rehabilitation journey.
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Navigating Life After Brain Injury
Helps you to understand more about brain injury, navigate some of the challenges ahead and find the support you need.
“Your delivery of the course was excellent, I thoroughly enjoyed it and what I learned really clarifies the behaviours and challenges I see at work”
What are the benefits of Headway Training?
Why train with Headway UK?
For over 20 years, Headway UK has been delivering specialist brain injury training that makes a real difference. Our courses combine expert knowledge with practical, compassionate strategies to support professionals, families, and individuals. Whether you need flexible online sessions or tailored in-house programmes, we’re committed to helping you build confidence, improve outcomes, and provide the best possible care.
Ready to begin your learning journey? Explore the options below and find the training that feels right for you.
New to brain injury?
If you’re just starting your journey, we recommend beginning with our Introduction to Brain Injury course and exploring Effective Communication Strategies – two practical, supportive sessions to help you build confidence and understanding
Supporting a loved one?
If you’re caring for someone after a brain injury, start with Navigating Life After Brain Injury and Brain Injury and Me – two supportive courses designed to give you practical tools and reassurance for the journey ahead.
Professional development?
Expand your expertise with courses such as Understanding Brain Injury, Effective Communication Strategies, Behaviours That Challenge, Goal Setting, Brain Injury and Mental Capacity, plus tailored sessions for General Practitioners and Brain Injury Solicitors. Each is designed to strengthen your skills and improve outcomes for those you support.
Training for your organisation
Looking for tailored learning for your team? We offer in-house training designed around your organisation’s needs. Whether you want to cover Understanding Brain Injury, Effective Communication Strategies, or specialist topics like Behaviours That Challenge, Goal Setting, and Brain Injury and Mental Capacity, we’ll create a programme that fits your goals. Our trainers bring practical expertise and flexibility. Click here to complete a training enquiry form.
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