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Meet our fundraiser: Jenni 

Join Jenni's inspiring challenge to cycle 180 miles for neurodivergence awareness and discover the power of personal challenges.
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Category: News

Published: 23 September 2026

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The mental health impact of neurological conditions 

Category: News

Published: 10 September 2026

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A new age kurling mat with pucks in play 22nd Oct 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 21st Oct 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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Abstract Representation of ADHD with Tangled Threads and Letter Blocks on a White Head Figure, Symbolising Brain Activity and Mental Health

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

“Being called naughty was just how it was. Now I understand it was something else entirely.”

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 19 June 2026

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The day my body changed: What it taught me

The day my body changed: By Millie Bridge

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 19 February 2026

A young woman, Aisha, wearing an off the shoulder black dress and looking at the camera

Aisha’s FND story: “I want to be seen for who I am, not just a diagnosis in a file”

The reality of life with FND

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 17 February 2026

Anna’s subarachnoid haemorrhage story

"My Nonna was the heart of our family, warm, nurturing, and endlessly generous"

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 4 December 2025

How neurodivergent-friendly design transforms modern workplaces 

Guest blog by OP Group

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 12 September 2025

Helen & Bob

Helen’s life with Functional Neurological Disorder 

"When I was first diagnosed with FND, some doctors didn't even know what it was. You end up having to explain it to them. That's why charities like The Brain Charity are so important — they educate people living with these conditions, as well as the professionals."

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 2 September 2025

Through the lens: Simon’s story of grief, photography, and finding purpose in Mexico 

"I just knew I needed to help. Something clicked in 2024, and that was it." — Simon

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 7 August 2025

Shannan Keen

Amplifying silent voices: Raising global awareness of Locked-In Syndrome

By Shannan Keen MBMSc

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 29 July 2025

Andrew Kane and family

Family faces world’s rarest Lissencephaly case as Grandad raises for charity 

"I wanted to turn my pain into something that could help others."

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 21 July 2025

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

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