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There are more than 600 conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system. We champion neurodiversity and provide practical help, emotional support and social activities for every single one.

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Real life stories

We share case studies showing how we've helped our clients to explain what The Brain Charity does, reduce stigma around neurological conditions, champion neurodiversity and fight for a more inclusive society.

Photo of John wearing a grey shirt and a Union Jack bow tie. He's seated and holding his hand to his ear to be able to be able to hear better.

John’s story: “The Brain Charity’s Music Makes Us! sessions gave my 96-year-old dad a complete new lease of life”

Hoylake Cottage resident John found our physiotherapy through dance gave him a sense of purpose.

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Jan enjoys volunteering on The Brain Charity reception Volunteering

Jan’s brain tumour story: “The prospect of doing nothing was daunting; volunteering helped me get back to being me”

Jan was forced to give up her job - now volunteering gives her purpose.
Dominick, who received support from The Brain Charity after experiencing an AVM Info & advice

Dominick’s AVM story: “I thought I was too young to have a stroke at 24 – The Brain Charity motivated me to keep going”

Dominick learned to walk and talk again following 9-hour brain surgery to remove the arteriovenous malformation.
William enjoying an art workshop at home with The Brain Charity's Brain 6t8rt7ytyChanger Arts Project Help for children

William’s Down’s syndrome story: “We feel so lucky we discovered The Brain Changer Arts Project during the COVID-19 lockdowns”

Our art and occupational therapy sessions helped William keep practicing his fine motor skills during the pandemic.
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