Every year on 10 October, the UK, along with the rest of the world, marks World Mental Health Day. It's a crucial day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, reducing the stigma surrounding them, and mobilising efforts in support of mental well-being. This year, as we navigate ever-changing landscapes, the message feels more important than ever: mental health is a universal human right.

We are really excited to announce the launch of our very popular Hotel Chocolat Advent Calendar Draw Only £2 per entry. This is the prize draw everyone’s been waiting for!

Looking for your next big challenge? Why not make it meaningful too? We’re thrilled to offer charity places for the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Bath Half Marathon 2026 – and we’d love for you to join us! By running for The Brightwell, you’ll help us continue providing life-changing therapies to people living with neurological conditions. Every mile you run supports our mission and makes a real difference.

Over the past year, the Oxygen Suite has been completely transformed, thanks to the incredible generosity of two of our dedicated supporters: Woodstock Homes and MS People’s Help.

This edition is packed full of exciting news, a fantastic update regarding our 40k for 40 years campaign, and some incredible articles from some heroic fundraisers. There is an inspirational story from Gus McVeigh, one of our members, and an introduction to a new Trustee.. Details about new physio classes, events to attend, tips and advice, plus lots more…

Wow… what can we say except a huge and heartfelt THANK YOU! We are now so close to reaching this incredible milestone, and it’s all thanks to you.

If you've ever struggled to find a specific entrance to a building, a campsite in a sprawling field, or a friend at a busy festival, you know how frustrating it can be to describe a precise location using a street address or landmarks. This is where what3words comes in. It's a simple, clever system that can pinpoint any 3-meter square on Earth with just three words.

On 3 September a determined group of cyclists from The Kendleshire Golf Club traded in their golf clubs for bicycles and took on a remarkable 100-mile challenge - all in support of The Brightwell, your local charity dedicated to helping people living with neurological conditions.

We are delighted to welcome Tina to the board and our Brightwell Community. Tina has kindly written a short bio to introduce herself.

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