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The Brain Charity is appealing for witnesses after a robber made off with cash having threatened a worker with a weapon.

The offender entered the public ground floor area of our Headquarters on Norton Street shortly before 4.55pm yesterday [TUES] before stealing just under £100 in cash from a till. 

When the man was disturbed by a member of staff, he threatened the worker with what appeared to be a sharp object or blade.  

The robber then fled the building on foot, heading down London Road in the direction of Lime Street Station and St George’s Hall.

The man is described as white, in his late forties or early fifties, approx. 5ft 3ins tall, of slim build, balding with receding grey hair and with no teeth.

He was wearing a grey and navy hoodie, grey tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and a blue mask under his chin and was carrying a large black Sports Direct bag.

A criminal investigation is now underway and Merseyside Police are appealing for information.

The leaves may only just have started to fall, but the more organised among us are already preparing for December 25th.

With friends and families struggling to see each other face-to-face due to coronavirus lockdowns and social distancing, this Christmas sending a card to show you care has never been more important.

Once again, The Brain Charity are selling specially designed festive cards in a range of motifs for just £3.50 for a pack of 10, with all proceeds supporting our vital work.

With new government guidelines coming into place all over the UK, it is now mandatory to wear a face covering in most public places like shops and on all public transport.

It can seem overwhelming to have wear a face covering if you have an underlying condition which it could exacerbate, but according to government guidance you are exempt from wearing one if:

The Brain Charity is ready to welcome you back to our building, having been found to be Covid-safe following an independent inspection by the Foursquare Group.

New medical research suggests there could be a link between coronavirus and long-term neurological symptoms. Experts writing in the medical journal Brain first revealed serious brain disorders such as brain inflammation, delirium, nerve damage and stroke had emerged in patients even mildly affected by coronavirus.

Many people first find out about The Brain Charity online, so it’s vital our website is clear and easy to use.

With this in mind we're redesigning our site, and top of our priority list is its accessibility. This is the ease with which our clients can use and navigate menus and pages and find the information they need.

Please have a good look around this website.

What do you like or dislike about it as it stands? How can it be improved?

We’d appreciate it if you could click here and take a few minutes to share your views in our brief survey.

Your feedback will be invaluable and together we will create our best website yet!

It's time to let you in on a secret we've been keeping.

Pictured is our sparkling new Changing Places facility, located downstairs in our Norton Street HQ.

It's an accessible toilet with a height-adjustable changing bench and hoist. Installing this facility has allowed The Brain Charity to take the important final step in making our centre accessible to everyone.

Our innovative free dance and craft workshops for children with neurological conditions have opened to youngsters anywhere in the UK for the first time.

The Brain Charity launched a food delivery and community support service on March 23, in direct response to many of our most vulnerable service users shielding during the coronavirus lockdown.

As you may know, we had to cancel our annual Head Matters Day for Brain Awareness Week in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. After a lot of hard work behind the scenes, we’re pleased to let you know that we are running a virtual Head Matters event online this autumn. Throughout the day, we’ll be putting on a host of fun online activities for you to enjoy – from musical performances and creative workshops to talks and quizzes.

By Tom George, wellbeing facilitator

Lockdown has been a challenge for everyone, whether you have a neurological condition or not, and one way to keep ourselves mentally well is through mindfulness. Mindfulness originates from Buddhism and it includes paying attention our breathing, and a variety of mental techniques that help us to 'go with the flow', live in the present moment and feel gratitude for little things. Mindfulness teaches lots of tips that can help you get through the day in a more peaceful, joyful state of mind, which is what we all want, right?

By Anne Pritchard

Fibromyalgia is a condition which is more common than rheumatoid arthritis but which can’t be seen, and which there is no cure for. It is described by national charity FMA UK as a chronic condition causing widespread pain and profound fatigue.

The majority of people with learning disabilities continue to die before reaching 65, and are more likely to die from treatable, avoidable illnesses, according to the latest data.

Who can blame our staff members Vanessa and Diane for grinning like Cheshire cats – not only was the sun out, but they’d just found out they’d been jointly nominated for a Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) Award!

The next 'Aspire' employability course starts at The Brain Charity on Monday 28th September 2020.