Our Impact Report for 2024 is here!

We are driven by a simple yet powerful belief that every child with a brain condition deserves to thrive. Everything we do is focused on supporting children, families, and carers to achieve this goal.

Our latest impact report highlights just some of the initiatives we have delivered, and the children and families we have supported.

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Inaccessible, unacceptable and unaccountable

A major new research report into the provision of paediatric continence supplies reveals serious failings by health and social care bodies.

We’re asking for your support to demand the immediate development of national, fit-for-purpose guidelines for paediatric continence services for disabled children.

We now offer specialist sleep training for professionals

The Cerebra Intermediate Paediatric Sleep Advice Consultant (CIPSAC) training is designed to give future sleep consultants all the necessary tools to fully assess and support the sleep of children with additional needs. This course is now accredited by OCN London as a Bespoke OCN Level 4 qualification.

Join the Cerebra 'Count Me In' Lottery

By joining our lottery, your weekly ticket will help transform lives and you'll have the chance to win £1,500 every Thursday!

Our face-to-face fundraisers are back!

Our team of friendly face-to-face fundraisers are back on the streets of Wales so you may meet them on your doorstep over the next few weeks.

Discover Fletchers Solicitors

As one of the UK’s most respected and trusted law firms, Fletchers Solicitors specialise in medical negligence and personal injury and have supported individuals, and their families, with life-changing injuries for over 30 years.

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Inaccessible, unacceptable and unaccountable

A major new research report into the provision of paediatric continence supplies reveals serious failings by health and social care bodies.

We’re asking for your support to demand the immediate development of national, fit-for-purpose guidelines for paediatric continence services for disabled children.

This can make normal 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.

We rely on donations to continue our vital work helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.

I need advice on

Getting the right education for your child – and sometimes just getting them there – can be a challenge.

We have guides to help you access the the right education for your child in England and Wales.

We also have guides on school transport in England and Wales.

We have a wide range of resources that help parents and carers access legal, social and financial help.

Download a step-by-step guide to filling in the Disability Living Allowance Claim Form.

Our Accessing Public Services Toolkit offers solutions to common problems when dealing with statutory agencies.

View information in our Legal, Social and Financial section.

At Cerebra we provide support and advice to help your child – and everyone in your family – get a good night’s sleep.

Download our Sleep Guide or look at our other sleep resources.

Tackle some of the most common sleep problems with some quick tips from our Sleep Cards.

Contact our sleep team for one-to-one help.

We all know that mental health is as important as physical health. Here are some resources to help you look after yourself and your loved ones.

Our Factsheet on Emotional Wellbeing looks at the importance of looking after yourself if you are a parent or carer.

We also have a Guide to Anxiety to help you spot signs of anxiety in your child and how to help them.

Toilet training can have a number of different causes and as a result require a range of approaches to manage and resolve issues.

Our Guide for Parents helps you understand your child’s individual needs when toilet training.

Our infographic Guide to Toilet Training is a visual aid to help you understand common problems and offers techniques to help.

Some behaviours are challenging for professionals and teachers as well carers and parents looking after children with a brain condition.

Download our Managing Challenging Behaviour Factsheet.

Our Guide to Pain helps you identify and manage pain in a child who is unable to communicate verbally.

Knowledge based on current research gives you the power to help your child, whatever their diagnosis.

You can borrow a book on your child’s condition from our library to help your understanding.

Our Guide to Research About Childhood Brain Conditions provides an introduction to research and offers advice on how to find good quality research and information.

Floating Music Stations Are A Hit

At the Cerebra Innovation Centre (CIC) we respond to requests from parents, therapists and school teachers to invent new products to help children with brain conditions. ...

Law Commission seeks views on disabled children’s social care law

The Law Commission has published an important consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law in England.  The Commission has been looking at the current legal ...

MumFighter – Partnership brings powerful story to the stage

We are proud to have partnered with theatre company Grand Ambition to bring a play with a powerful message to the stage. MumFighter explores the obstacles ...
New kids books in the library

Books in the Library on Cerebral Palsy

Our Librarian Jan takes a look at all of the books in our Library on Cerebral Palsy this World Cerebral Palsy Day. L6244 - Coping When ...
happy little girl with books

Project breaking barriers to media content creation

A project has been awarded funding to begin development of tools to make media content production more accessible to everyone in Wales. The Stori Lab project, ...

Introducing Stori Lab

We’re excited to launch Stori Lab, an innovative project in partnership with Cowshed and Media Cymru, focused on empowering young people who have a disability to ...

New sensory items for our lending library

We have recently purchased some new sensory items for our lending library. Sensory issues are common in children with neurodiverse conditions. We have a selection of ...

Book review: I’ve Got You!

Sometimes books just say it all! And this one does that perfectly. It’s written for children trying to figure out where they fit in the world ...

Surfing USA!

Brandon Klein, a student from New York, wanted to transform the surfing experience for disabled people. Earlier this month he unveiled a new Children’s Adaptive Surfboard ...

Our Library Service Bringing Happiness

Vicky is mum to eight-year-old twins Isaac and Enoch, who both have disabilities. The boys love football and vehicles, reading, watching videos and playing with friends. ...
A selection of toys available from cerebra's lending library

Our Library Brings Mum And Daughter Time

Three year old Alexandra likes jumping about, climbing as high as she can, going to the zoo and her iPad. She’s not so keen on loud ...
A selection of toys available from cerebra's lending library

Sensory Engagement For Luca

Luca playing with a yellow sensory ball Our Toy Library has a variety of sensory toys for all sorts of different needs and Luca has been ...

I need advice on

education and transport

Getting the right education for your child – and sometimes just getting them there – can be a challenge.

We have guides to help you access the the right education for your child in England and Wales.

We also have guides on school transport in England and Wales.

DLA and accessing public services

We have a wide range of resources that help parents and carers access legal, social and financial help.

Download a step-by-step guide to filling in the Disability Living Allowance Claim Form.

Our Accessing Public Services Toolkit offers solutions to common problems when dealing with statutory agencies.

View information in our Legal, Social and Financial section.

getting some sleep

At Cerebra we provide support and advice to help your child – and everyone in your family – get a good night’s sleep.

Download our Sleep Guide or look at our other sleep resources.

Tackle some of the most common sleep problems with some quick tips from our Sleep Cards.

Contact our sleep team for one-to-one help.

stress and emotional wellbeing

We all know that mental health is as important as physical health. Here are some resources to help you look after yourself and your loved ones.

Our Factsheet on Emotional Wellbeing looks at the importance of looking after yourself if you are a parent or carer.

We also have a Guide to Anxiety to help you spot signs of anxiety in your child and how to help them.

toilet training and continence

Toilet training can have a number of different causes and as a result require a range of approaches to manage and resolve issues.

Our Guide for Parents helps you understand your child’s individual needs when toilet training.

Our infographic Guide to Toilet Training is a visual aid to help you understand common problems and offers techniques to help.

managing behaviour

Some behaviours are challenging for professionals and teachers as well carers and parents looking after children with a brain condition.

Download our Managing Challenging Behaviour Factsheet.

Our Guide to Pain helps you identify and manage pain in a child who is unable to communicate verbally.

understanding my child's condition

Knowledge based on current research gives you the power to help your child, whatever their diagnosis.

You can borrow a book on your child’s condition from our library to help your understanding.

Our Guide to Research About Childhood Brain Conditions provides an introduction to research and offers advice on how to find good quality research and information.

Our Services

We offer a range of free services that enrich the lives of children with brain conditions and support their families and carers.

Sleep Service

Sleep Advice Service

Advice and support helping you and your child get a good night’s sleep.

Library

Toy and Book Library

Borrow specialist books and toys from our free and easy to use library.

Parent Guides

Parent Guides

Comprehensive guides to legal, social, financial, educational and health issues. 

Cerebra Innovation Centre

Cerebra Innovation Centre

See how our dedicated team in Swansea might help your child with an incredible invention.

LEap

Legal Rights Service

Get information and help about your legal rights to health and social care services.