About the UK Brain Council
A unified national platform dedicated to improving brain health for everyone in the United Kingdom.
Who We Are
The UK Brain Council is a unified national platform established to connect researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and communities across the United Kingdom. We are affiliated with the European Brain Council, contributing to a pan-European effort to put brain health at the top of the agenda.
We believe that brain health — encompassing neurological, psychiatric, and mental health conditions — must be understood as a whole-of-society challenge requiring a whole-of-government response. Our work brings together diverse expertise, perspectives, and lived experiences to drive real change in policy, practice, and public awareness.
Our Affiliation
The UK Brain Council is the UK national member of the European Brain Council, which unites patient organisations, medical societies, and researchers across Europe to advocate for better brain health at every level.
European Brain Council →Our Core Work Areas
Policy & Advocacy
We are developing a national Brain Health Blueprint — a comprehensive strategy that calls for cross-government coordination and alignment with World Health Organization frameworks. Our policy work aims to embed brain health considerations in national planning, funding decisions, and public health strategy.
- National Brain Health Blueprint development
- Cross-government coordination
- WHO framework alignment
- NHS engagement and advocacy
Research & Evidence
We collaborate with leading academic institutions and lived experience partners to scale prevention initiatives and develop meaningful brain capital metrics. Our evidence work ensures that policy recommendations are grounded in robust scientific understanding.
- Academic and clinical research collaboration
- Brain capital metrics development
- Prevention initiative scaling
- Lived experience integration
Community & Equity
We are committed to promoting inclusive practices and ensuring that the benefits of brain health advances reach all communities, including those who have historically been underserved. Lived experience is not just consulted — it is integrated into our governance structures.
- Inclusive practice promotion
- Support for underserved communities
- Lived experience governance integration
- Health equity frameworks
Why Brain Health Matters Now
People will experience a brain condition during their lifetime
Estimated annual economic cost of neurological and psychiatric conditions in the UK
Of dementia cases are potentially preventable through lifestyle and early intervention
Be Part of the Solution
Researchers, clinicians, organisations, and policymakers — join the UK Brain Council and help shape a brain-healthy future for the UK.
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