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Archie Whitfield Challenge: 20 stadiums 1 goal: in memory of his dad, Dave Whitfield

Follow Archie Whitfield's 800-mile challenge for The Brain Charity, inspired by his father's battle with a brain tumour.
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Category: News

Published: 20 February 2025

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Head Matters 2025

Technology and innovation in neurology explored

Category: News

Published: 17 February 2025

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Talks, activities, demonstrations and stalls on new technology and digital innovation in neurology 12th Mar Activities

Head Matters 2025

We look forward to seeing you at Head Matters - The Brain Charity's open day! 

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A new age kurling mat with pucks in play 27th Feb Gym

New age kurling

Kurling is another of our fully accessible activities at The Brain Charity.

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A drawing of people sitting and socialising 26th Feb Support groups

Aphasia talking table

Talking with a supportive, small group can be really beneficial for issues with aphasia, whatever the cause.

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Lydia posing on a bed. Picture used for her article about dyspraxia.

“I felt weird and different, but now it’s my purpose to raise awareness”: Lydia’s dyspraxia journey

Overcoming misunderstandings around dyspraxia

Category: Real life stories

Published: 12 February 2025

Three women sitting at a table during a training session at The Brain Charity.

‘Life-changing’: 100% of coaching clients report confidence boosted

We've helped 578 people improve their confidence since 2019

Category: News

Published: 4 February 2025

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Payroll Giving Month 2025: Making a difference every payday 

Category: News

Published: 1 February 2025

A notepad with the words Applying for PIP. A cartoon hand holding a pen has circled the title. There are coffee stains on it indicating all the hard work that has been put in to the application.

Navigating Personal Independence Payment with a neurological condition? Watch our new video!

Animation provides essential PIP tips for people with brain conditions

Category: Advice

Published: 27 January 2025

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Professor Gus Baker appointed Chair of Trustees at The Brain Charity

Meet The Brain Charity's new Chair of Trustees

Category: News

Published: 21 January 2025

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‘A ticking time bomb in your head’: Living with AVM and cavernoma 

Symptoms, treatments and real-life experiences

Category: News

Published: 17 January 2025

Neil, a man in his fifties, wearing his fundraisers medal following a presentation at The Brain Charity.

Runner who had to learn to walk again after brain injury credits exercise with his recovery

Neil spent a month in a coma - now he's running a 100-mile ultra marathon

Category: News

Published: 9 January 2025

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How a head injury caused epilepsy – but became Emma’s path to helping others

Thirty-five years ago, a family walk changed Emma’s life forever

Category: News

Published: 23 December 2024

Front cover of The Brain Charity's annual report 2023 -24. There's a block of colourful rectangels with cut out images of service users and fundraisers

Another year of growth for The Brain Charity 

Watch our new annual report video

Category: News

Published: 16 December 2024

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Neurodivergence and debt: how being neurodivergent can impact on managing money

Moray Luke is calling for more understanding of neurodiversity from banks

Category: News

Published: 11 December 2024

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