This Christmas, The Brain Charity are asking for your help to raise £40,000 to spread hope and share joy with people affected by neurological conditions.
Neurological conditions affect one in six people and there are over 600 known conditions, affecting the brain, spine and nervous system. While some are well-known such as stroke, dementia, brain injury and multiple sclerosis, others are much rarer; for example, Alice in Wonderland syndrome which impacts only a handful of people in the UK. We are the only UK charity providing specialist support for all forms of neurological conditions.
With your support over the festive period, we can provide practical advice and information to more people affected by neurological conditions and their families.
All donations are being doubled, meaning this Christmas your gift to The Brain Charity will go twice as far.
Every donation up to the value of £250 will be matched by the Aviva Community Fund, so your £5 donation will become £10 – at no extra cost to you.
Make your donation here: www.thebraincharity.org.uk/donate
Providing specialist Information and Advice for all neurological conditions
Your support will help us continue to create uplifting moments for people facing the challenges of neurological conditions, by supporting our Information and Advice service.
This service is based in hospitals across Merseyside, including the Walton Centre, Aintree Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
Our Information and Advice service offers life-changing practical support for anyone diagnosed by a neurological condition and their family members, carers and friends, on topics such as:
- Offering clear, compassionate guidance to help people understand a diagnosis, live well with their neurological condition and feel hopeful about the future
- Improving clients’ financial stability during the cost of living crisis by assisting them to apply for support they’re entitled to, such as welfare benefits
- Providing a listening ear to unpaid carers and helping them to manage their responsibilities
Our Information and Advice service also signposts clients to other ways The Brain Charity can support them, such as through free counselling, social activities, employability support, confidence coaching, volunteering opportunities and physiotherapy and exercise in our Neuro Gym. We also provide arts-based therapies for young people and champion neurodiversity.
Each year, we help thousands of people from across the UK.
Donate here today: www.thebraincharity.org.uk/donate
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