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Labyrinthitis: Sarah tells her story

In a new patient perspective article, published today, Sarah describes how she had a dizzy spell out of nowhere at work in April 2009, soon followed by regular attacks which lasted for 2-3 days at a time.

Hydrocephalus Focus Scotland: can you help with this new project?

A new project run by the Scottish Spina Bifida Association aims to provide a dedicated hydrocephalus telephone helpline and provide specialist advice and information to individuals and professionals.

Menstrual migraine: research volunteers wanted

If you are 18 years or over, suffer from menstrual migraine and have regular monthly menstrual cycles, you may be interested in this new clinical study at the City of London Migraine Clinic.

Are you a spinal cord injured person? Your views are wanted on Continuing Healthcare

The Spinal Injuries Association working group on Continuing Healthcare are asking spinal cord injured people to complete a short online questionnaire.

Cardiff spinal injuries unit to close

Rookwood Hospital in Cardiff, which houses the Rookwood Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation Unit, is to close by April 2011.

Triathlon fundraising: A wonderful but strange experience

Triathlons: the ultimate endurance event; Ironman Triathlons: even more so! James Vickers completed the Zurich Ironman Triathlon for the Foundation in July, and in September the Clacton Triathlon will celebrate 12 years of fundraising exclusively for the Foundation. So, what is the appeal of the multi-sport test of fitness and endurance?

New fact sheets on Stroke, Spinal strokes and TIA now available

New fact sheets on Stroke, Spinal strokes and TIA (Transient ischaemic attack) are published today by the Brain and Spine Foundation.

Labyrinthitis: Colin's story

A new patient perspective article describes how Colin Back experienced attacks of dizziness before eventually being diagnosed with uncompensated labyrinthitis.

Living with a brain aneurysm: Ben's story

Ben Hay was 26 when a CT scan showed that he had a brain aneurysm. Though the risk of a bleed was small, the psychological impact of the aneurysm had a huge effect on his life.

Driving and disability: Motability events near you

Driving and disability: Motability events near you

Dizziness and balance: could you tell your story?

Would you like to be featured in an article about dizziness and balance problems? We are looking for new patient perspectives to add to our existing dizziness and balance resources.

Subarachnoid haemorrhage: my journey

Kevin Toach experienced one subarachnoid haemorrhage without realising what it was, before having a second bleed ten days later. Here he tells his story and describes his recovery.

Extreme fundraising: James Vickers prepares for a very tiring month

The month of July will be a challenging one for fundraiser James Vickers, who will be completing La Marmotte, a legendary cyclosportive that follows the route of the Tour de France, before taking part in an Ironman Triathlon!

Following the World Cup? Make it a winner for the Foundation!

There are loads of ways that you can turn football fever into a fabulous fundraiser for the Brain and Spine Foundation.

Subarachnoid haemorrhage: a recent survivor's story

A new Patient's Perspective article is published today - read about Jen's subarachnoid haemorrhage.

How should we define who is a ‘carer’?

Are you caring for somebody with a neurological condition? If so, a research team at King's College London would like your help.

Spinal Injuries Awareness Day - 21 May 2010

Find out more about spinal cord injury, which affects 40,000 people in the UK.

Celebrating the work of the Brain and Spine helpline nurses on International Nurses' Day

On International Nurses' Day, the Brain and Spine Foundation would like to highlight the work of our Helpline nurses, who help people affected by neurological conditions in the UK.

New fact sheets on Hydrocephalus and Migraine launched today

Hydrocephalus and shunts and Migraine are the topics covered by the Foundation's latest publications, launched today.

Sign up for the Virgin London Marathon 2011 now!

Have you been inspired to take part in the London Marathon? Why not sign up for next year's event? We are encouraging everybody to apply for the public ballot, which opens on Tuesday 04 May.

It's Parkinson's Awareness Week: 19 to 25 April

This week is Parkinson's Awareness Week. Find out more about the condition and where you can get information and support.

Major trauma: your views wanted to help improve care

If you have direct experience of major trauma, your input is wanted as part of a new Major Trauma Improvement Forum.

Educational implications of acquired brain injury: handbook now on sale

Educational Implications of Acquired Brain Injury, an 80 page handbook for educational psychologists, is now available for sale on the Brain and Spine Foundation website.

Are you a friend, family member or carer? Tell us how we can help you...

If you know somebody with a neurological condition, you can help us by filling in a short, 3 minute survey to tell us more about why you are visiting this site and what you would like from it.

A close shave: Sarah Holt uses her head to raise funds for the Brain and Spine Foundation

On Tuesday 9th March, brain tumour survivor Sarah Holt shaved her head in aid of the Brain and Spine Foundation.

Choose your running challenge: 5k, half marathon or even a marathon!

Why not sign up to run for the Brain and Spine Foundation in the Adidas Women's 5k Challenge, the Royal Parks Half Marathon or the Edinburgh Marathon? Sign up now to secure your place.

Congratulations to Team Sparkle!

Congratulations to the 36 members of Team Sparkle, a group of family and friends who ran the Hastings Half Marathon yesterday, in memory of Sharon Waller (Guy).

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week

Celebrate Brain Awareness Week (15 - 21 March 2010) by attending one of the many events being organised around the world, or by finding out more about the brain and how it works.

Get ready for Brain Awareness Week 2010

Brain Awareness Week runs from 15 - 21 March 2010. A global campaign to increase public awareness of brain research, Brain Awareness Week will feature hundreds of events and activities across the world.

Living with a benign brain tumour

Gavin Burden explains how he underwent brain surgery which left him partially sighted.

Recovering from neurosurgery: a patient's story

Pamela Walker describes some of the challenges she faced in the aftermath of a coiling operation, and some of the strategies she has used to overcome them. "Everyone is different but I hope that reading some of my challenges will help people," says Pam.

Brain and Spine Foundation certified a quality provider of health information under new Information Standard

The Brain and Spine Foundation is one of the first organisations in the UK to be certified as a quality provider of health information, as part of The Information Standard, a new certification scheme supported by the Department of Health.

Supporting the Brain and Spine Foundation: personal stories

Why are people driven to raise funds for charity? Today, this year's Brain and Spine Foundation London Marathon team share their stories and explain why they are supporting a cause that is close to their hearts.

Ossie Ardiles is captain of Brain and Spine Marathon team

Football legend Ossie Ardiles is leading this year's Brain and Spine Foundation / Daily Telegraph London Marathon runners, as Team Captain.

A better service in 2010: Improving our information services

Can you help us to ensure that we can provide an even better service in 2010?

Undiagnosed conditions: take part in a BBC pilot

If you have an undiagnosed condition, Shine TV would like to hear from you if you would be interested in taking part in a new pilot for BBC One.

Audio fact sheets now available!

You can now download Angiogram of the brain, Brain and spine scans, Coiling of brain aneurysms and Craniotomy as audio files.

Helping professionals communicate with older people who have neurological conditions

A new Brain and Spine Foundation pilot training course will help health and social care professionals communicate effectively with older people with neurological conditions.

Never give up hope: one neurological patient's marathon achievement

For Stuart Lee, competing in a race, any race, was always going to be a challenge. Born with Hydrocephalus, Stuart had 17 brain operations in the first 18 years of his life and has a cyst the size of a tennis ball in his brain.

Fancy a challenge in 2010? Here are some ideas...

The 2010 calendar of events will give you lots of ideas for unusual adventures, including marathons, triathlons, treks and cycle trips.

New patient information on dizziness and balance

A new booklet on dizziness and balance was launched today by the Brain & Spine Foundation, a charity providing expert medical information to people affected by neurological disorders. The booklet is accompanied by a factsheet on vestibular rehabilitation exercises.

Brain Tumour: more research needed, say organisations

More research is needed into brain tumour, its causes and treatment, say brain tumour organisations raising awareness this week.

The Brain and Spine Foundation has moved!

From 15 October 2009 our new address is: Brain & Spine Foundation, 3.36 Canterbury Court, Kennington Park, Brixton Road, London SW9 6DE.

Congratulations to our Great North 09 team!

Congratulations to our Great North 09 team!

Brain and Spine website accredited by the Health on the Net Foundation

The Brain and Spine Foundation website has been certified a reliable source of medical information by the Health on the Net Foundation.

Get the latest Brain and Spine updates on Twitter

Follow the Brain and Spine Foundation on Twitter at http://twitter.com/brainspine for the latest news and discussion.

Lands End to John O'Groats: the story so far

Medical students Tessa Coulson and Charlotte Wilson are cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats and raising money for the Brain and Spine Foundation. Find out how they have got on in their first week!

BSF fundraisers get on their bikes

In the next few months, fundraisers will be pedalling over 5,000 miles for the Brain and Spine Foundation in two spectacular cycling endeavours.

Brain Tumour Research: July newsletter

The July newsletter from Brain Tumour Research, a group of 14 UK charities including the Brain and Spine Foundation, is available now.

"Medicine and Me" conference for people with MS

The Royal Society of Medicine, in association with the MS Trust, is organising a Medicine and Me conference for sufferers of MS on Tuesday 6th October.

Awareness raising - can you help us?

The Brain and Spine Foundation is looking for people affected by particular neurological conditions or symptoms to help us by telling their stories.

Communication skills training project update

Read the latest news about the Foundation's Communication Skills Training project, for professionals who work with older people who have a neurological condition.

Changing Places, Changing Lives: campaign for fully accessible toilets

For many people with spinal injuries or other disabilities, standard disabled loos aren't sufficient for their needs.

Undiagnosed neurological conditions

The Brain and Spine Information Team would like to hear from people who are experiencing neurological symptoms but do not have a clear diagnosis.

Are you caring for someone with a neurological condition? Then speak out about your experiences...

Are you caring for someone with a neurological condition? Then speak out about your experiences...

New patient information series launched

A new series of booklets and fact sheets has been launched by the Brain & Spine Foundation, providing expert medical information to people affected by neurological disorders.

Dystonia Awareness Week, 9 - 16 May 2009

9 - 16 May 2009 is Dystonia Awareness Week. Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, causes involuntary muscle contractions which lead the affected parts of the body to develop abnormal movements or postures, with or without tremor.

The end of a long journey: Charlie's final blog

Long distance runner and Brain and Spine fundraiser Charlie Pearson describes in his final blog how he successfully completed his mammoth journey and made it to the London Marathon finish line.

Charities 'put their heads together' to raise lifesaving funds for brain tumour research

Yesterday the Brain and Spine Foundation formed part of a national brain tumour campaign launched at the House of Commons.

Marathon Man goes the extra 206 miles

For most people, the gruelling London Marathon is enough of a challenge. But not for Charlie Pearson, 54 who is setting off to London on foot a week before the other competitors as he plans to run the 206 miles from his home in Altrincham, Manchester to London, nine days before the marathon starts.

How much do you know about the brain?

This week is Brain Awareness Week - but how much do you know about the human brain?

Highs and lows of the Tour de France

Last summer, Nick Stockley decided to cycle the route of the Tour de France to raise funds for the Brain and Spine Foundation. His is a story of (literal) highs and lows...

Are you a carer? Then you're part of the UK's secret service

You may have visited this website because you care for someone affected by a neurological condition. If so, you're not alone - 3 in 5 people will be carers at some point in their lives.

Improving communication between patients, carers and professionals

Older people with neurological conditions, and the professionals who work with them, are taking part in a Brain and Spine Foundation project to identify communication skills training needs.

Charlie's 200 mile pre-Marathon challenge

A member of this year's Daily Telegraph / Brain and Spine Foundation London Marathon team has decided that running the Marathon isn't quite enough of a challenge.

Marathon runners reveal brain and spine stories

Runners taking part in the Flora London Marathon for the Brain and Spine Foundation have told how they are personally affected by neurological conditions.

Remember and celebrate the life of a loved one

The Brain and Spine Foundation have come together with memorial website specialists MuchLoved to offer you the ability to create your own website dedicated to a loved one who has died.

Ask a nurse - online

If you are affected by a brain or spine condition, and want information and support from a neuroscience professional, visit our online discussion boards.

Top 5 booklet requests in 2008

Dizziness was the most read-about topic on the Brain and Spine Foundation website this year, with more people downloading our "Dizziness and balance problems" booklet than any other publication.

Volunteers wanted!

Could you help us to deliver our services to the 10 million people in the UK living with a neurological condition?

Visit our brain injury website for children

The Brain and Spine Foundation has launched an online resource to help children and young people with acquired brain injury (ABI), their brothers and sisters, friends and parents.

Successful training courses extended

The Brain and Spine Foundation's courses for educational psychologists are being extended into 2009.

Reliable information

The Brain and Spine Foundation has been chosen by the Department of Health to take part in a new scheme to make sure that good quality information is available across the health and social care sector.

Working in Westminster

The Brain and Spine Foundation recently attended a meeting of the Brain Tumour All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster to support the development of a Brain Tumour Register.

What we did in 2007-8: Read our Annual Review

Our Annual Review for 2007-8 - the Brain and Spine Foundation's 15th Anniversary year - is available now.

Improving access to information

The Brain and Spine Foundation has been awarded over a quarter of a million pounds from The Big Lottery to develop our vital information services.

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Last updated 02 September 2010