Over 500,000 children in the UK live with a brain condition
This can make everyday activities such as learning, playing or simply experiencing the world a huge challenge. Through our research we offer solutions and advice to help these children and their families enjoy lives full of hope and discovery.
Research is the foundation for all our work
Whether we're providing an innovative solution to a problem or new research on an existing condition, we partner with our experts to produce research-driven, evidence-based services, advice and support.
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We rely on donations to continue our vital work helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.
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New toys in our library
We’ve just added some exciting new toys, and a communication aid, to our lending library. If you have a child aged 16 or under with a ...
A Family’s Journey with Attachment, Trauma, and Sleep
We recently received this heartfelt feedback from a parent whose 4-year-old daughter, E, has been struggling with the lasting impacts of early life trauma. Her mum ...
Understanding Norah: A Journey from “Nowhere to Turn” to Support
Leah-Toni shares how our Library and Parent Guides gave her a better understanding of ADHD and Autism which has helped her support her daughter. "Norah is ...
World Book Day 2026
Happy World Book Day! At Cerebra, we appreciate that not every child with a brain condition can interact with hard copy books easily. So we have ...
A New Chapter for Inclusive Design: Cerebra Welcomes MERU Team
Today, we announced the successful acquisition of the specialist charity MERU. The move secures the future of vital services for disabled children across the UK following ...
Leisuretime Raises Funds for Cerebra
Leisuretime by Toureasy marked St David’s Day with an unforgettable celebration, taking over 200 customers across South Wales to Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire for a ...
Cerebra response to the Government’s ‘School’s White Paper and SEND Reform’ proposals
Cerebra has issued an initial response to the Government’s proposed SEND reforms, focusing on the rights of disabled children, the desire to push disabled children to ...
20 Years of Breaking Barriers for Disabled Children: Leadership of Innovation Centre Changes Hands
Since 2005, the Cerebra Innovation Centre (CIC) has transformed the lives of over 3,000 families, proving that 'designing to enable' can unlock a world of adventure ...
Systems Generated Trauma: Families blocked from seeing their disabled loved ones
ITV News has today released a story highlighting the very real and devastating affect Systems Generated Trauma has on families. Read the full article here. Cerebra ...
What is an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and how to apply for one
Navigating your child’s education can be daunting especially if your child has special educational needs. The purpose of this article is to explain how to apply ...
It Changed Our Life: Finding Sleep Strategies That Actually Work
For many five-year-olds, life is about play and imagination. This is certainly true for one little girl, E, we recently supported. E is autistic, a fan ...
From Heavy Days to Brighter Nights: Callie’s Sleep Journey
Callie Meet Callie. She is five years old, autistic, and full of life. She’s high-energy, loves swimming, Barbies, and dressing up. Like many girls her age, ...
Our Services
We offer a range of free services that enrich the lives of children with brain conditions and support their families and carers.









