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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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‘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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Close up of a woman's hands making a pot from clay 7th 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 3rd 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 2nd 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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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

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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: Real life stories

Published: 23 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: Real life stories

Published: 11 December 2024

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The impact of speech therapy for people living with aphasia

Harnessing the power of peer support to help others communicate

Category: Real life stories

Published: 4 October 2024

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People of The Brain Charity: Meet Scott

Scott Black is the driving force behind The Brain Charity’s Neuro Gym

Category: Real life stories

Published: 11 July 2024

Information and Advice Officer Diane

People of The Brain Charity: Meet Diane

Information and Advice Officer Diane tells us what she wishes people knew about The Brain Charity

Category: Real life stories

Published: 30 April 2024

Volunteer befriender Kirsty

Volunteer voices: Kirsty’s brain tumour story 

“Giving someone your time and a listening ear is a selfless act”

Category: Real life stories

Published: 10 November 2023

Alan standing in The Brain Food Café where he volunteers

Alan’s head injury story: “I signed up to volunteer after The Brain Charity helped me”

Alan volunteered at The Brain Food Café after experiencing a head injury

Category: Real life stories

Published: 18 September 2023

Moray Luke with one of her bags in brown

Dyspraxic handbag designer says disability inspires her ideas

Moray Luke, who has dyspraxia caused by cerebellitis, wants to shine a light on discrimination and hidden disabilities

Category: Real life stories

Published: 12 June 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: Real life stories

Published: 6 May 2023

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