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Update on our projects – July 2020
While the pandemic has affected many services at Queen Square, new ways of working have been sought, which has supported staff to continue to do their best for their patients. You can read our latest project update, and information about these new approaches below....
The National Brain Appeal’s new chair, Jackie Ashley, appointed during lockdown
Journalist, broadcaster and campaigner, Jackie Ashley, has been appointed as the new chair of The National Brain Appeal. Embracing virtual technology, the whole interview process was completed using video conferencing. The charity raises vital funds for The National...
Keeping in touch with The National Brain Appeal during Covid-19
APRIL 2020: UPDATE "Our latest issue of The National should have landed on your doorstep by now. As we were going to press, there was a lot of uncertainty around the lockdown and coronavirus outbreak. We hope this issue provides a welcome distraction, and kindly...
Bristol Rovers Former Players Association donate to The National Brain Appeal Aphasia programme in memory of Junior Agogo
Bristol Rovers Former Players Association donate £500 to The National Brain Appeal Aphasia Service in memory of Junior Agogo Bristol Rovers Former Players Association (BRFPA) has donated £500 to The National Brain Appeal Aphasia Service in memory of striker Junior...
Transformative high dose therapy programme for stroke and brain injured patients with aphasia, funded by The National Brain Appeal
July 2019 Patients with aphasia — speech and language difficulties following stroke, traumatic brain injury or brain tumours — can benefit from new high dose of 100 hours of therapy, thanks to The National Brain Appeal. The charity is raising £600,000 to fund the...
NHS immunotherapy clinical trial for brain cancer patients opens thanks to The National Brain Appeal
January 2019 NHS immunotherapy clinical trial for brain cancer patients opens thanks to The National Brain Appeal A new immunotherapy clinical trial for brain cancer patients, available to NHS patients across the UK, has started to recruit patients, thanks to funding...
Notes to editors:
For more information contact Marie Mangan at marie.mangan@nhs.net.
The National Brain Appeal (nationalbrainappeal.org, registered charity number 290173) raises money for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Institute of Neurology in Queen Square, London − the UK’s leading centre of excellence for treating diseases of the brain, spine and the nervous system − such as brain tumours, epilepsy, stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease. The charity’s vision is to improve the outcome and quality of life for the one in six affected by a neurological condition by funding pioneering research, providing access to the best technology for expert diagnosis and treatment, and training tomorrow’s leading clinicians.
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