Explainer: What Is Myelin?

Explainer: What Is Myelin?

Without the insulating sheath called myelin, the nervous system would cease to function. Learn about myelin and the lightning-quick nerve impulses that keep us alive, shape how we experience the world, and enable us to move our bodies. Massive amounts of information...
The late William Harmer, 1943-2022

The late William Harmer, 1943-2022

It is with sadness that we have to report the death of one of our Trustees, William Harmer.  William became a trustee in 2008, having previously been an active supporter of his local branch following his recovery from a severe bout of GBS. William, who as one of the...
The late William Harmer, 1943-2022

AGM 2021 16th October

The GAIN charity Chair, Chris Fuller welcomed everyone to the Zoom members meeting, which was held on Saturday 16 October 2021.  The meeting was then recorded and a copy is available to view. We were joined by three eminent neurologists from our Medical Advisory Board...
GAIN 200 Club September Result

200 Club August Draw

The August 200 Club Draw winning numbers were: Number 54 – £39 Number 108 – £19.50 Number 11 – £19.50 New members sign up before September 8th to be in the next draw!