Brain and neurological directory

Active Assistance, part of the Active Care Group, offers person-centred care in the home, either through live in or live out care packages to adults, children and younger people with a wide range of complex health conditions.

Dyspraxia is a lifelong condition affecting gross and fine motor coordination in adults and children. Many may experience difficulties with organisational skills, memory, processing speed and, in some cases, speech. The Dyspraxia Foundation is committed to making the teaching and medical professions more aware of dyspraxia; and to spread understanding of how those who have the condition can be helped. The Foundation seeks every opportunity to increase understanding of Dyspraxia.

Dystonia is the term used to describe uncontrollable and sometimes painful muscle spasms caused by incorrect signals from the brain.

Headway Plymouth is a charity that helps adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI) in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity which supports people affected by Huntington's disease (HD). We also provide information and advice to families, friends and healthcare professionals who support Huntington's disease families

The Migraine Trust is the UK's largest patient support charity for migraine, with over 40,000 members. It aims to support all sufferers in the UK and provides help and information free of charge.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) describes a group of diseases that affect the nerves (motor neurones) in the brain and spinal cord that tell your muscles what to do. With MND, messages from these nerves gradually stop reaching the muscles, leading them to weaken, stiffen and waste.

We provide support and information for everyone whose life is touched by Multiple Sclerosis.

South Devon Neuro Physio is a friendly and reliable service that challenges individuals to push their expectations and goals in order to reach their highest achievable physical ability.

The Plym Neuro Rehab Unit is a 15 bedded inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit for adults aged 16 years and over. Our client group includes those who have suffered an acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.

The Plymouth Multiple Sclerosis Group provides support, information and social activities for anyone living with MS within the Plymouth and Liskeard district.

Brain Tumour Support is uniquely dedicated to providing support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as support is needed.

The Stroke Continuing Support Group meets ever fortnight and is for stroke survivors, families and carers.

The Wolseley 'Moving on' Stroke Club is a Stroke Association group. This is a friendly and sociable group that aims to bring stroke survivors into their community, particularly those living on their own or with little contact with the outside world.