A United National Platform

Improving Brain Health Across the UK

Connecting researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and communities to enhance brain health throughout the United Kingdom — from prevention and early intervention to policy, practice and public awareness.

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1 in 3

People will experience a brain condition during their lifetime

£96bn

Estimated annual economic cost of neurological and psychiatric conditions in the UK

40%

Of dementia cases are potentially preventable through lifestyle modifications and early intervention

Our Mission

A National Platform for Brain Health

The UK Brain Council operates as a unified national platform affiliated with the European Brain Council. We bring together the breadth of brain health expertise across the UK — researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and policymakers — to drive meaningful change.

What We Do

Three Primary Focus Areas

Policy & Advocacy

Development of a national Brain Health Blueprint with cross-government coordination and WHO alignment. We work to embed brain health at every level of UK policy.

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Research & Evidence

Collaboration with academic institutions and lived experience partners to scale prevention initiatives and develop brain capital metrics that matter.

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Community & Equity

Promotion of inclusive practices, support for underserved populations, and integration of lived experience into governance structures across the UK.

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Working Together for Brain Health

NICA European Brain Council Novarta
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Whether you're a researcher, clinician, organisation, or policymaker, there's a role for you in improving brain health across the UK.

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