About this website

This website is aimed at people affected by neurological conditions or symptoms - that is, the people who have the symptoms, and their friends, family and carers.

How can this website help?

We hope we can help you by providing:

Written information

If you are looking for information on a particular condition, symptom or procedure, we have a comprehensive list of booklets and fact sheets written by our editorial team.

Individual support

If you have a question that isn't answered on the website, you can contact our neuroscience nurses through this website, either by posting a question on our discussion forum or by contacting us by email, post or phone.

Can I trust the medical information on the website?

This website is intended for general information purposes only. It in no way replaces or alters information received from your doctor (or other healthcare professional) regarding medical, psychiatric, health or well-being issues. If you believe you have a neurological condition, you should consult your doctor.

This website complies with the Health on the Net Code of Conduct (HONcode). Find out more about the HONcode

Read the Brain and Spine Information Service guidelines and policies for more information

Who writes the content?

The medical information in our publications and information sheet sections is written by our editorial team, which includes neuroscience nurses.

Non-medical content is updated by the web editor, Catherine Bowden. If you would like to contact Catherine about any of the content on the website, please see our contact page.

Links and advertising


This website does not host or receive funding from advertising or from the display of commercial content. We do not carry any advertising on our website - all of the information on the website is completely impartial.

We are very happy for you to link to us without asking permission, but please do not use our logo on your website. If you would like us to link to you, please see our Links policy.

What about privacy?

Read our privacy, security and data protection policy for more information.

Site policies

If you'd like to know more about using this site, or your question isn't asked above, have a look at our website policies.

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