About Us
Who We Are
We are a charity with a rich history of support for the neuro community.
Previously known as the Brain & Spine Foundation, we have rebranded to i-Neuro to highlight our focus on supporting the neurological community globally through innovative research, as well as emphasize the continuity between our professional services and our two major programmes: NeuroLifeNow and Neuro Changemakers.
Neurological conditions present a unique challenge. There are over 600 unique conditions, yet specialists are rare, thinly spread and seldom cover more than a dozen conditions. We are developing the two-part solution to this challenge: the development of the i-Neuro Census, and building the Institute for Neurological Life Sciences in partnership with a leading UK University.
Understanding Neuro
What is Neuro?
Over 600 neurological conditions affect the brain, its spinal cord, the peripheral and autonomic nerves that together control everything we are and do. Globally, they impact 3 billion people. They affect people of all ages.
- In the womb: Spina bifida and anencephaly
- Babies: Hydrocephalus, intraventricular haemorrhage, cerebral palsy
- Children: Brain tumours (their most common cancer after leukaemia)
- Teenagers: Meningitis and epilepsy
- Young Adults: Head injuries (including concussion), MS, MND, Guillain-Barré, Huntington's
- Older Adults: Parkinson's, stroke, and the growing tide of dementias
Neuro's Unique Challenges
- Neuro is Common: It is the biggest global healthcare problem, causing more deaths than cancer and heart disease combined and is the leading cause of disability.
- Neuro is Complex: With over 600 conditions, early and accurate diagnosis is crucial. Traditional healthcare methods are insufficient; a smarter, AI-driven solution is needed.
- Specialists are Rare: Neuro is one of the smallest specialties, with the majority of hospitals lacking dedicated neuro units.
A Two-Part Solution
- The i-Neuro Census: A UK-wide pan-neuro survey of patient experiences in specialist and non-specialist care, and the outcomes of that care, forming a test bed for smart solutions.
- The i-Neuro Institute: In partnership with a leading UK University, the institute will analyse data to support the development of smart medicine, utilising AI-solutions to improve neurological care.
Neuro is the greatest medical challenge of our time.
We are the solution.
Why i-Neuro
Experience & Support
We are a team of highly experienced specialists:
- i-Neuro is the rebirth of a charity with over 30 years of experience in the sector.
- We have support from across the medical world for its solutions.
- Our experts respond to approximately 600,000 patients and carers annually.
World's Top University
The university with whom we are partnering is consistently ranked number one globally, and leads in the fields of:
- Neuroscience
- AI
- Big Data
- Health Economics
- Clinical Training
A Powerful Data Source
The UK has some of the world's largest specialist neuro units, contrasted by large areas with no neuro wards:
- Three-quarters of UK counties have no neuro wards.
- Less than 10% of those hospitalised are cared for in specialist neuro units.
- Just 13% of the 227 hospitals in the UK with major A&E departments possess neuro units.
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Canopi 4th Floor
7-14 Great Dover St
London SE1 4YR
United Kingdom
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9:00am - 5:00pm UK Time
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