Carers, family and friends

This is a new section containing resources designed for carers, family members and friends of people with neurological conditions.

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Jayne's journal: Caring for Clifford


Jayne's husband Clifford was a fit and healthy 51 year old until he had a bleed on the brain. In this new journal, Jayne describes what happened to Clifford, from her point of view.

Would you like to contribute a story or journal to our website? If so, please email helpline@brainandspine.org.uk

Relationships and neurological conditions


What does it mean to care for someone "in sickness and in health"? We explore the issues, talking to three couples affected by neurological conditions.

Information for carers, family members and friends


These websites and organisations have a range of services and resources for carers - from benefits information to respite care.


These information pages may help you if someone you care for is affected by a neurological condition.



We also have a wide range of publications for patients and carers - see our booklets and fact sheets index for more information.

Or try our A-Z of neurological topics.

Discussion forum


Please use the Carers section of our discussion forum to chat about any issues specific to caring, or to connect with other carers.

Need more information or support?


The Brain and Spine Helpline, run by neuroscience nurses, covers all brain and spine conditions, from fairly common to the very rare, and can offer information and support to carers on any medical or related social and emotional issues of concern. Call free on 0808 808 1000 to speak to a neuroscience nurse, or email helpline@brainandspine.org.uk

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