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A hamper of easter treats! £1 per ticket available online or at Reception. This Easter Hamper includes a variety of treats including items from Lindt, Thorntons and Cadbury. Items include 2 x large Easter Eggs Box of Thorntons Chocolates The famous Lindt bunny Mini Lindt bunnie Cream Eggs Mini Eggs A Scented Candle and much more. All in a beautifully presented basket. Prize draw will be selected on Monday 25th March by 12pm by a random name generator. Click below to buy your tickets! https://www.thebrightwell.org.uk/product-page/easter-hamper-prize-draw

An extensive research study has taken place looking at the impact of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on a man suffering from Dementia over a seven-year period with some incredibly positive results. The work was carried out by a team based at Leicester University, in what was referred to as a multi-place chamber, like the one used here at The Brightwell (please see photo above.) The person involved had two sessions a week at 2 ATA. The report looked extensively at all aspects of HBOT and recognises that it is useful in 27 conditions including many of the conditions we see including Fibromyalgia, Long Covid, Brain fog and sports injuries. The report acknowledges that HBOT is not a recognised treatment for Dementia at present, but the more positive reports we have like this supported by academic facts will only serve to increase the awareness of HBOT in the medical sector. The report is quite a detailed, academic document, you can download it by clicking the link below. For those of you who enjoy finding out more about other related reading, used in this study, there are some useful links in the acknowledgements section at the end of the report. We will, of course, keep you updated on any further developments and research.

Find out all the latest news from The Brightwell, including exciting updates about The Brightwell Cafe

After much anticipation, we are delighted to announce that The Brightwell Café is now fully open and offering some delicious tasty items on the menu. The Café is open to all members, carers, staff volunteers and members of our wider Brightwell community. We are open from 10am with prepared food served until 2.30pm. Other snacks and drinks are available until the Centre closes. As well as great tea, coffee and soft drinks, the following items are here to tempt you and tickle your taste buds: ·a selection of freshly-made sandwiches (with gluten-free options available); ·an assortment of cakes; ·cream teas; ·snacks; and sweet treats. Everything we offer represents great value for money, with freshly-made sandwiches available from £2.50 and we will be developing the menu further over the coming weeks to serve hot food and daily specials. We’re also pleased to launch our great value Brightwell Cream Tea – a lovely treat at any time – bring your friends and family too! There is a choice of seating areas, including our outdoor terrace when the weather improves. The whole Centre is fully accessible and there is free parking too. Paula, our café coordinator, and our team of café volunteers look forward to serving you! And finally, if you or someone you know would like to volunteer to help us run the café in the afternoons then we would love to hear from you, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Many people living with chronic neurological conditions find symptom relief and increased pain management through having regular acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture works for both chronic long terms symptoms as well as any acute flare-ups . We are very fortunate to have Sam May, a fully qualified and very experienced Acupuncturist with us at The Brightwell, every Friday. Sam uses a number of techniques including Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture works on an holistic approach benefitting, body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture, which is one form of traditional Chinese medicine, is based on a theory of body functioning that involves the flow of energy — known as qi (pronounced chee) — through 14 pathways (called "meridians") in the body. According to the theories of Chinese medicine, disease results from an imbalance or disruption in the flow of energy and in the optimal balance between the opposite forces of "yin" and "yang." Acupuncture involves stimulating specific locations on the skin, usually by inserting thin, disposable metallic needles into points along the body's meridians to alter the flow of energy. Other methods of stimulating the skin may also be used, including finger pressure (also known as acupressure or shiatsu in Japan), cupping with small heated cups, electroacupuncture with electrically-stimulated needles, and moxibustion with smoldering fibers of an herb called "Asian mugwort." Acupuncture may improve, general well-being, mood, pain levels plus blood circulation digestion immune function ·blood pressure sleep quality ·bladder function ·inflammation Caz Blake-Symes, Brightwell member and Trustee is a great advocate of Acupuncture and comments “I have been having acupuncture for many years and although my MS has progressed, my general well-being is good and I do not take any strong painkillers. I feel that acupuncture gives me increased levels of energy, overall I keep well and focused. On several occasions when I have had specific issues such as shoulder and hip pain, this treatment has really helped.” Sam begins a course of treatments with a full initial consultation and is offering Brightwell members carers, volunteers and staff a 50% discount on their initial consultation between now and the end of April making the initial consultation just £22.50. The follow up sessions are £30 each. Further information ·Visit our Specialist Clinics section of our website to find out more about Sam, the treatment he offers and how to book a consultation. ·Visit Sam’s website lucentacupuncture.com Follow Sam on Facebook www.facebook.com/lucentacupuncture

Jenna Cox will be presenting a talk about nutritional therapy at 1.30pm on 22 February 2024, please come along to find out more.

The Brightwell is always looking for ways in which to support their community of Members as well as the local community. As a registered charity that has supported people affected by neurological conditions for over 30 years The Brightwell understands first hand that there are many invisible barriers to inclusion that can affect so many in society. A hugely important part of the work that the Brightwell does is enabling independence and fostering confidence. Particularly so that people affected by neurological conditions can continue to live a fulfilling and enjoyable life. A large part of this is helping people remain in paid or voluntary employment, for as long as possible. A career can be a huge part of person’s identity, and is something that many able bodied, or neurotypical people can take for granted. Being able to remain in work, is of huge benefit, economically, socially, and of course financially. Being able to achieve success in a profession can really help people affected by illness, or disability feel in control of their lives. With this in mind The Brightwell is excited to welcome an amazing organisation to their Centre in Bradley Stoke! Inclusive Change works with organisations to promote awareness and a better understanding of neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and more), alongside supporting individuals to achieve greater success in the workplace. Inclusive Change have a range of free resources available on their website and offer courses, coaching and access to work services for individuals, businesses, leaders and families. They also champion digital safety for young people. They are at The Centre Monday-Friday and can be contacted via their website inclusivechange.co.uk. Inclusive Change are also digital safety champions and will be hosting The Castle Conference: Digital Safety and Wellbeing for Young People on 24th April at leigh Court Bristol for further details click here: digital wellbeing for young people 25 April 2024 (icaw-cic.com) .

It's back for 2024! So many missed out on our #corporate packages in 2023 so don't delay in signing your team up today, drop me a message or email at: libby.jordan@thebrightwell.org.uk Dress up is not mandatory but strongly encouraged - who's you're favourite super hero?? Friday 10 May 2024 Slots allocated between 10am - 5pm Village Hotels, Filton, Bristol Raise vital funds to ensure therapy at The Brightwell is available to support people affected by #neurological conditions such as #multiplesclerosis #parkinsons #strokerecovery #oxygentherapy #neurophysio #teambuilding #charityday #bristol #charityabseil

We are delighted to welcome Helen Green to the Brightwell! Helen joins us in a new role as Centre Administrator. Helen will primarily be working with Doro Pasantes, our CEO, and across all departments ensuring the smooth running of the Charity’s administrative and operational requirements. Helen has a varied background in psychology, research and project management and she is also a qualified Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist. Helen is delighted to be joining the charity sector and thinks this new role will be both challenging and exciting. She's passionate about helping others and likes to keep busy! Welcome to the Brightwell team Helen!

We would very much like to thank Mark Colfer, Managing Director of Alteriors Design & Build Ltd for his recent donation of some designer carpet tiles for one of our treatment rooms. Treatment Room 3 was in need of a refurbishment, which was carried out by our Premises and Facilities Manager, Steve Fitt. We had not originally planned on doing the flooring. The carpet tiles provided by Mark have given the room a new lease of life as can be seen in the photos below. This room is available to be  used by our Specialist Clinics providers or by our own Physio  team for consultations and assessments or is used by visiting Health Care Providers. Mark was introduced to The Brightwell via Bristol Breakfast Rotary Club, as our Chair Geoff Mayell and Paul Spaven  Chair of the Neuro Therapy Network, are also Rotarians. If you would like to find out more about Alteriors Design & Build Ltd please visit www.alteriors.co.uk Click on the links below to find out more about our Conference and Room Hire Facilities  or join The Brightwell 100

Here is our Oxygen Therapy Timetable with effect from January 2024. If you would like to find out more information please visit our Oxygen Therapy page. For more specific details regarding your personal condition or requirements, please call Angela Ball on 01454 201686. We look forward to seeing you at The Brightwell.