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By CHD Living At CHD Living, we believe that care should never be confined to the home – it should open doors, create joy and enable people to live fully, on their terms. That’s why we were so proud to support one of our Care at Home clients, John Lawas, as he celebrated his 25th [...]

Researchers in Somerset are joining others across the UK to test whether CBD can reduce psychotic symptoms in people with Parkinson’s. Studies suggest cannabidiol may help reduce psychosis, although it has not yet been tested specifically with Parkinson’s patients. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust said around three in five people with the condition experience symptoms such [...]

By Chiltern Music Therapy for Neuro Rehab Times When it comes to neurorehabilitation, timing is everything. The early stages of recovery or development represent a window of opportunity for the brain to adapt, rewire, and restore function. This makes early intervention in Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) not only valuable, but essential, for individuals with neurological [...]

Injecting a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well tolerated and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage, a new study has revealed.  The research is hailed as a step towards developing an advanced cell therapy treatment for progressive MS.

The NR Times 2025 Awards, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Iris Care Group, celebrates exemplary approaches, strong leadership, innovation and dedication in brain and spinal care. Across a range of categories, our platform and judges will recognise excellence at vital points along the neuro-rehab journey - from early research and diagnosis, to the pursuit [...]

Coastal US counties with the highest concentrations of marine microplastics had increased rates of stroke, diabetes and heart disease compared to counties with lower levels, researchers have found. The study examined 152 coastal counties and found a 9 per cent stroke rate among adults with an average age of 43 in areas with the greatest [...]

Obstructive sleep apnoea, commonly associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, also plays a significant but less recognised role in memory decline, according to a new review. Researchers have reviewed evidence from human and animal studies showing that OSA patients often experience notable memory impairments, particularly in visual and verbal working memory. They report that key [...]

QEF’s Care and Rehabilitation Centre provides intensive and slow stream neuro rehabilitation and complex neurological care for up to 48 resident clients.  Expert multi-disciplinary teams support people to regain core skills following an acquired brain injury, stroke or incomplete spinal injury. They also support people with long term neurological conditions to optimise their potential, manage [...]

In a new study, a sponge-like implant in mice helped to guide a treatment that slowed or stopped a degenerative condition similar to multiple sclerosis (MS) in humans. It also gave researchers a first look at how primary progressive MS, the fastest-progressing version of the disease, attacks the central nervous system early on. If administered [...]

Neuro Rehab Times explores the latest neurology research and developments, from cost-savings for the NHS to mapping the complex interactions between sex hormones and neurological health and more. Remotely-delivered support programme could save NHS £9000 per year for each person with dementia The NIDUS-Family package of care uses goal setting to help people with dementia [...]