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From bronze medal basketball star to brain tumour survivor 

Discover Mike Martin's remarkable journey from basketball star to brain tumour survivor and advocate for neurological conditions.
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Category: News

Published: 27 August 2025

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A grandson’s mission: raising awareness of Cerebellar Ataxia through film

"I wanted to understand my grandad’s condition—and help others understand it too."

Category: News

Published: 22 August 2025

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New age kurling

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

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Aphasia talking table

Talking with a supportive, small group can be really beneficial for issues with aphasia, whatever the cause.

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The Brain Charity’s annual celebration

Join us to hear from our staff, clients and volunteers about the work we have done over the last financial year. Nibbles and drinks will be provided. 

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Workplace neurodiversity training from The Brain Charity

Listen to our new podcast: Neurodiversity Matters – expert insights on inclusion at work

Looking to better support your neurodivergent colleagues but not sure where to start?

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 2 May 2025

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Understanding the main seven conditions considered neurodivergent

A guide to understanding neurodiversity

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 14 April 2025

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: Neurodiversity

Published: 12 February 2025

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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: Neurodiversity

Published: 11 December 2024

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The Brain Charity’s Neurodiversity Arts Festival 2024: a celebration of inclusivity

Hundreds of people attended dozens of events happening over 10 days

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 31 October 2024

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The Brain Charity’s Neurodiversity Arts Festival launches

This pioneering event will be the first of its kind in the north west

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 20 September 2024

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: Neurodiversity

Published: 18 January 2024

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The Brain Charity takes Neurovision to London

Third Man London in Soho hosted the final of our for neurodivergent musicians

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 21 September 2023

A sad young girl holding a piece of paper in front of her face. There is a smiling face drawrn on the paper to illustrate that she is masking her real feelings

What is masking, what does it look like and how can it affect people?

Understanding the invisible struggles of those who mask

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 16 September 2023

Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain, a news-style programme from ITN in partnership with The Brain Charity, is launching in November 2023. It will be presented by Ayo Sokale.

The Brain Charity partners with ITN Business to release ‘Inside Neurology: Our Unique Brain’

The programme will showcase the unique capabilities of neurodivergent individuals and the abilities they bring to the workplace and society

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 6 July 2023

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