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Jacob’s UBE2A story: “Success at tribunal helped us buy our son’s medical equipment” 

Jacob is 5 and lives with UBE2A, a rare genetic condition. He was diagnosed at just 20 months old after experiencing myoclonic epilepsy.
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Category: Real life stories

Published: 28 March 2024

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We need to hear your views! Tell us how your condition affects you

Please take five minutes to complete The Brain Charity's community survey

Category: Real life stories

Published: 1 March 2024

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The Brain Charity calls for “drastic change” as only 3 in 10 autistic people in employment

The figures are despite the majority saying they would like to be working

Category: Real life stories

Published: 28 February 2024

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Watch Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain

The Brain Charity and ITN Business present an exclusive programme highlighting neurological conditions and celebrating neurodiversity.

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A drawing of people sitting and socialising 1st May 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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Friends performing in The Brain Charity Choir 1st May Activities

Sing and a social

Singing is brilliant for the brain! Join The Brain Charity's choir to socialise while gaining some singing skills.

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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

Woman sittting on a sofa holding an electronic thermometer which she's reading.

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

Woman experiencing a headache in the office

How to get employers to take headaches seriously

Headaches can make it harder to do your job - here's how to speak to your manager about reasonable adjustments

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 4 March 2023

Author Robert Douglas-Fairhust

Ten tips for dealing with MS

Advice on how to cope with being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)

Category: Guest blogs

Published: 1 March 2023

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