A Neuro Nurse-led Helpline offering expert clinical, emotional and practical support to people affected by neurological injuries or conditions affecting the brain or spine. Every £43 raised can help reduce anxiety by enabling someone to better understand their condition and manage symptoms.

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  • Health/​Wellbeing
  • Information/​Advice
Beneficiaries

  • Older People
  • General Public/​Humankind
  • People With Disabilities

1 in 6 people (UK) live with damage to their brain, spine or a neurological condition. Over 213,000 people are on NHS neurology waiting lists. Many face: -Long delays in diagnosis and access to specialists -Discharge from the NHS without ongoing support or aftercare -Visible and invisible disabilities, incl. memory loss, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, anxiety and chronic pain. -Difficulties with managing symptoms and an uncertain future. -Deteriorating mental health and isolation

Our free-to-contact, national Helpline is uniquely staffed by expert neuroscience nurses who provide trusted information, personalised practical guidance and emotional support to anyone affected by neurological conditions. We help people better understand and manage complex symptoms, prepare for medical appointments and navigate key changes in their health. Our tailored, professional support helps reassure and inform people to reduce anxiety, build confidence and reduce isolation.

Helpline Neuro Nurse Jo, a blond haired lady in a colourful top, is sitting at a desk with her headset on, cup of tea and laptop in front of her, ready to take calls from anyone affected by a neurological condition.Helpline Neuro Nurse Michaela, a lady with cropped white hair in a green roll neck top, is sitting at a desk with a cup of tea and laptop, speaking to someone on her headset as she guides them through some information.Helpline Neuro Nurse Gail, with short cropped brown hair in a purple top and cardigan, is holding Brain and Spine Foundation information booklets in her hand with more booklets and leaflets on the table in front of her.The back of Neuro Nurse Michaela's head with her headset on, taking notes on a symptoms tracker with an empty cup in front of her.
Categories

  • Health/​Wellbeing
  • Information/​Advice
Beneficiaries

  • Older People
  • General Public/​Humankind
  • People With Disabilities

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