What is a neurological condition in the brain?
Like brain injuries, a neurological condition is a broad term.
You could even file brain injuries as a neurological condition but to provide a definition, a neurological condition is a condition that affects a person’s nervous system
The nervous system composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves—is your body’s command center. It sends signals to regulate your thoughts, movements, and senses.
So, when something happens to your nervous system, how you think, move, and feel around you becomes affected as well, and it can significantly impact how you live your life.
Here are some statistics to know the impact of neurological conditions
- Estimate of 1 in 6 people in the UK live with a neurological condition
- Between 10% and 20% of acute medical admissions are neurological conditions
- Approximately 850,000 people in the UK care for someone with a neurological condition
What are the types of neurological conditions?
There are many types of neurological conditions. The Neurological Alliance classifies neurological conditions into 4 main categories.
- Sudden onset – stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury
- Intermittent – epilepsy, migraine
- Progressive – Parkinson’s disease, dementia, motor neuron disease
- Stable with changing needs – Tourette’s syndrome, narcolepsy, fibromyalgia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a neurological condition?
A neurological condition affects the brain, spinal cord or nervous system. The impact on everyday life can vary widely, so support should be based on the person rather than the diagnosis alone.
Does Headway Shropshire support neurological conditions as well as acquired brain injury?
The Headway Hub can support adults living with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions where the service is suitable for their needs. Suitability is considered individually through the referral and assessment process.
Do I need a confirmed diagnosis before contacting you?
Not necessarily. If you are unsure whether Headway Shropshire is the right service, you can still contact us. We will discuss what support is needed, what health information is available and whether Headway Shropshire or another service is the best route.
Will everyone with the same condition receive the same support?
No. We look at the person, not just the diagnosis – including their goals, independence, communication, wellbeing, risks and support needs in everyday life.
Can you work alongside other health and social care professionals?
Yes. With the appropriate information-sharing arrangements, we can work alongside families, social care, health professionals, case managers and others involved in the person’s support.
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