Impartial Advice
Below are details of some recognised charities who may be able to provide you with more information and advice on specific conditions, treatments and support.
Headway is a national charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. To find details of your local Headway branch and more information on services available visit www.headway.org.uk
The Brain and Spine Foundation provides information and support for adults and children affected by neurological conditions, through a nurse-led helpline and patient information booklets. For more information visit www.brainandspine.org.uk
Neuro Partners are unable to advise you on any specific benefits you may be entitled to, however, we do recommend that you contact your local Job Centre Plus, Benefits Office or the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). For more information visit www.direct.gov.uk
The Encephalitis Society supports adults and children affected by encephalitis, their families and carers by providing advice and information and working at national level to improve services. For more information visit www.encephalitis.info
The Stroke Association is a UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages, and funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation. For more information visit www.stroke.org.uk
The Huntington’s Disease Association is a UK registered charity which supports people affected by Huntington’s disease. For more information visit www.hda.org.uk
The ME Association provides advice and support to 250,000 people in the UK who have ME, which is also known a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For more information visit www.meassociation.org.uk
Speakability is the national charity dedicated to supporting and empowering people with Aphasia (or Dysphasia) and their carers. For more information visit www.speakability.org.uk
The Motor Neurone Disease Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that funds and promotes global research into the disease and provides support for people affected by MND. For more information visit www.mndassociation.org
Epilepsy Society is the leading national epilepsy medical charity, working for everyone affected by epilepsy through their cutting edge research, awareness campaigns and expert care. For more information visit www.epilepsysociety.org.uk
Disability North provide information and advice on disability. For more information visit www.disabilitynorth.org.uk
Independent Living provides comprehensive, impartial information about products and services to help with all aspects of mobility and independence. For more information visit www.independentliving.co.uk
The Spinal Injuries Association is the leading national charity for spinal cord injured people. It’s user-led, providing support and information for the spinal cord injured community. For more information visit www.spinal.co.uk
