GAIN News
What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
This is a commonly asked question and one that we've included an answer to on our FAQ page. Here is the answer we give: The symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome initially develop over a few hours or days and then may continue to get worse over a few days or weeks. The...
Reminder to Members: AGM and Members Meeting 2019
Join GAIN and fellow members on 12th October 2019 at Glennys Sanders House, Pride Parkway, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 8GL for the 2019 AGM and Members Meeting. The AGM starts at 10-11 AM. Members meeting starts at 11-1PM. Please get in touch with the office at...
GAIN Trustee wins award
Winner at The Brit List 2018, Robin Sheppard, given Lifetime Achievement Award Bespoke Hotels Chairman, who was last year’s winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Award at The Brit List 2018, has been honoured at 2019 AA Hospitality Awards… Click...
How Long to Cook Sausages on a BBQ & More Safety Tips
It’s August. The children have finished school for the summer, the sun is shining (we hope) and the barbeque has taken up full time residence in the garden. But did you know that the number of reported cases of food poisoning increases during the summer? A large...
How to Cook Chicken on a BBQ Safely
What are the smells that you most associate with Summer? Is it the scent of flowers in the garden, such as roses, honeysuckle and jasmine? Or is it the smell of freshly mown grass that signals the arrival of Summer for you? Few people would disagree that the smell of...
Neurological Alliance National neurology patient experience survey results
Call for national neurology plan following largest ever survey People with neurological conditions are facing long waiting times, poor access to specialists and a lack of personalised care. That’s according to a new report published by The Neurological Alliance. The...
Stay safe this summer: What are the most common causes of food poisoning and how can you avoid it?
Summer is now in full swing and, at last, we have the weather to match. All over the country, BBQs have been dusted down and wheeled out on to patios ready for some al fresco meals and afternoons in sun-drenched gardens. But beware. Cases of food poisoning increase in...
Take part in our tea party poll
We're on a mission to raise awareness of Guillain-Barré syndrome. The more people who have heard of it and know the symptoms, the faster it will be diagnosed in new sufferers and the sooner treatment can start. One of the ways we're trying to raise awareness this...
Summer Tea Party: Easy Orange Biscuit Recipe
If you’re a supporter of GAIN and share our passion to spread the word and raise awareness of Guillain-Barré syndrome, then we hope your preparations for a tea party are in full swing. To help you along the way, we’ve been publishing a series of recipes for tasty...