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Understanding the main neurodivergent conditions

Explore the top seven neurodivergent conditions and learn more about the strengths and weaknesses associated with them.
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Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 14 April 2025

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Archie Whitfield Challenge: 20 stadiums 1 goal: in memory of his dad, Dave Whitfield

Archie Whitfield Challenge: 20 stadiums 1 goal: in memory of his dad, Dave Whitfield

Category: Neurodiversity

Published: 20 February 2025

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A new age kurling mat with pucks in play 1st May Gym

New age kurling

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

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A drawing of people sitting and socialising 30th Apr 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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A notepad with the words Applying for PIP. A cartoon hand holding a pen has circled the title. There are coffee stains on it indicating all the hard work that has been put in to the application.

Navigating Personal Independence Payment with a neurological condition? Watch our new video!

Animation provides essential PIP tips for people with brain conditions

Category: Advice

Published: 27 January 2025

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The impact of speech therapy for people living with aphasia

Harnessing the power of peer support to help others communicate

Category: Advice

Published: 4 October 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: Advice

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: Advice

Published: 17 January 2024

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: Advice

Published: 16 September 2023

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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: Advice

Published: 9 May 2023

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How to support neurodivergent employees and create a neuroinclusive workplace

How to create a neurodiverse and neuroinclusive workplace where everyone can thrive

Category: Advice

Published: 14 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: Advice

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: Advice

Published: 1 March 2023

Guest post: how to overcome scanxiety

An in-depth look at scanxiety, to help patients overcome it and take control of their mental and physical wellbeing

Category: Advice

Published: 21 February 2023

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