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The Brain Charity launches £35,000 appeal to safeguard vital services amidst National Insurance hike

The Brain Charity is launching an urgent appeal to offset the impact of the recent National Insurance increase. 
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Category: News

Published: 1 April 2025

Archie with his dad Dave standing in front of a fjord at dusk. Archie has his left arm around his dads shoulder and they are both smiling at the camera
Archie Whitfield Challenge: 20 stadiums 1 goal: in memory of his dad, Dave Whitfield

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

Category: News

Published: 20 February 2025

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Close up of a woman's hands making a pot from clay 13th Apr Activities

Clay workshop

A hands-on experience designed to spark your creativity.

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A new age kurling mat with pucks in play 17th Apr 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 16th Apr 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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Mahir as a young boy.

10 lessons from having a TBI (traumatic brain injury) 

Understanding traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its impact

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 8 April 2025

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: Guest blogs

Published: 12 February 2025

A drawing of a line man following a brain shaped path to an open door

What I’ve learned from living with superficial siderosis

How to score in life, when your brain doesn’t want to play ball

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 18 January 2024

An image of building blocks spelling out the word 'epilepsy'

10 things you didn’t know about epilepsy 

Written by Sharon Ross, who lives with epilepsy and is passionate about raising awareness of the condition

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 17 January 2024

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Guest post: supporting loved ones in their health journey

Advice on how to support and encourage our loved ones as they pursue better health.

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 25 July 2023

Members of The Brain Charity's sing and a social group performing at an event

The power of music: how singing benefits the brain

Our choirmaster Grayson outlines the benefits of music for the brain – both physically, mentally and socially

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 9 May 2023

Author James standing in a garden

Making light of life with epilepsy: dealing with complex partial seizures

James was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 16 and has written a book about his experiences

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 6 May 2023

Nanette Mellor, Chief Executive Officer at The Brain Charity

A message from Nanette Mellor, The Brain Charity’s outgoing CEO

Nanette Mellor shares her thoughts as she gets ready to move on from The Brain Charity

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 2 May 2023

Hands holding a paper heart shape with the words organ donor written on it

Guest post: how body donation programmes can help in the fight against neurological conditions

Ever wondered how brain donation works?

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 13 April 2023

Guest post: How can prisoners with brain injuries be better supported?

New research has found 60% of the UK prison population has a history of brain trauma

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 20 March 2023

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