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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Free webinar: Supporting family carer wellbeing by using mindfulness flexibly
We know that family carers’ wellbeing is extremely important. But, for many family carers, looking after ourselves can feel like another impossible task to fit into ...
Trauma-Informed SEND Reforms Policy Briefing
This policy brief makes recommendations to support the delivery and implementation of reform to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system in England, following the ...
And the winners are…!
On Wednesday 22nd July we gathered in our head office in Carmarthen to watch the Summer raffle draw 2026. Samuel, Olivia, Beverley and Arwen at the ...
Help with our brand strategy review and win a £50 voucher
We’re excited to share that we’re currently undertaking a brand strategy review with our branding partners Studio Republic. As part of this process, we’re gathering feedback ...
Introducing the Switch Adapted Toy shop
As we announced a couple of months ago, the MERU team have joined Cerebra and are now settled into the new premises in Tadworth. We've been ...
Finding Safety, Comfort and Rest
W is a bright, funny and loving ten year old who knows long passages from his favourite book series by heart, loves baking experimental creations, and ...
Better Sleep, Calmer Days
Three year old Ayla is full of joy. She loves ducks, water, singing, jumping, the park — and ice cream. But Ayla’s autism also brings challenges ...
How an Accessible Toy Helped One Little Boy Play Independently
Their son lives with leukodystrophy, a condition that causes low muscle tone throughout his whole body and limits his range of purposeful movement. He also has ...
Cerebra Lived Experience Advisory Group – Join Us
Who we are Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurodevelopmental conditions and their families. We do this through research, ...
The Connection between Child Brain Conditions and Sleep
For many families caring for a child with a brain injury, sleep is not simply a matter of bedtime routine. Night-time can be one of the ...
The Calm in the Complicated: Burnout, Survival Mode & the Invisible Mental Load of Parent Carers
The Burnout No-one Sees Coming If you’re raising a child with a brain condition, you already know that parenting looks different for you. But there’s one ...
Episode 5: Sleep — Why It’s Different for Our Children, and What Really Helps
Sleep. It’s the one topic that unites almost every parent in our community — not because it’s peaceful, but because it’s so often the opposite. As ...
Our Services
We offer a range of free services that enrich the lives of children with brain conditions and support their families and carers.
