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The Traitors Season One Star Theo Mayne Breaks Silence on Mother's Stroke and Joins The Brain Charity as Ambassador

Theo Mayne, star of The Traitors, becomes an ambassador of The Brain Charity and shares a personal family story.
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Category: News

Published: 30 June 2025

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How creative therapies are changing lives for children with neurological conditions

Therapy through artistic expression

Category: News

Published: 20 June 2025

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A new age kurling mat with pucks in play 10th Jul Gym

New age kurling

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

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A drawing of people sitting and socialising 9th Jul 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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Supporters abseil Liverpool Cathedral for The Brain Charity 26th Jul Fundraising

Liverpool Cathedral abseil

Abseil 150ft down Liverpool's iconic Anglican Cathedral to fundraise for The Brain Charity. Book your place now.

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Spotlight on: JOL Illustrations

Holly is an abstract artist with Freidrich's ataxia, and together with Josh they create digital art

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 1 March 2024

Three people sitting at a table, there are two women standing behind and they are all posing for a photograph

SPOTLIGHT ON: Incurably Wonderful

A Liverpool-based organization that provides support and social activities for people with chronic illnesses

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 15 September 2023

Doctor holding a clipboard with a health survey and showing it to a patient

SPOTLIGHT ON: How you can prevent disease today – and find out about your own health

Our Future Health will help find new ways to prevent, detect and treat common diseases like cancer, diabetes, and dementia

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 26 December 2022

Man in wheelchair facing stairs

SPOTLIGHT ON: A history of disabled access – the movement to make Britain’s buildings more accessible and disability-friendly

Selwyn Goldsmith was a pioneer in overcoming architectural disability

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 10 October 2022

Liverpool Everyman accessible theatre street view

SPOTLIGHT ON: Liverpool’s Everyman – an accessible and disability friendly theatre in Merseyside

Merseyside's Everyman Theatre is committed to being a safe space for people with all forms of disability

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 30 August 2022

Guy Deacon standing in the African desert

SPOTLIGHT ON: A retired army colonel’s journey across Africa to raise awareness of Parkinson’s

Colonel Guy Deacon is driving 12,000 miles solo to Capetown

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 5 July 2022

Enjoying listening to a podcast at The Brain Charity

SPOTLIGHT ON: The 5 best neurology podcasts to listen to

We take a look at the top neurology podcasts to listen to right now

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 1 July 2022

UK Houses of Parliament from across the River Thames

SPOTLIGHT ON: Fighting for employment without barriers for people with MS

Supporting people with multiple sclerosis to stay in jobs and find work

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 19 May 2022

The Alzheimer's Society logo

SPOTLIGHT ON: The Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia e-news helps solve common questions

Help and support for people with dementia in Liverpool, Wirral and Sefton

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 28 January 2022

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower wearer Paul Pengelly can now display the Sunflower on his vehicle thanks to the new partnership with National Highways

SPOTLIGHT ON: The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower hits the road

The creators of the symbol have partnered with Highways England to ensure drivers with disabilities feel safe on the roads

Category: Spotlight on series

Published: 28 December 2021

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