Resources and Support

The following organisations, charities, and advocacy groups provide a number of resources for people experiencing cerebral small vessel disease, stroke, and other age-related brain conditions.

NHS (National Health Service)

Find information and services to help you manage your health. 

The Stroke Association

The Stroke Association funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation; campaigns to increase knowledge of stroke and improve stroke services; and act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.

UK Dementia Research Institute

The UK Dementia Research Institute at The University of Edinburgh is one of seven centres across the UK, seeking to find new ways to diagnose and treat the condition.

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is Scotland’s largest health charity working to help people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the full.

Life's Essential 8

The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Supporting good heart and brain health early helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life.

Colour Wheel displaying LIfe's Essential 8 tips

Brain Care Score

Your personalized McCance Brain Care Score is made up of three categories – Physical, Lifestyle, and Social Emotional – and it measures what you are already doing to protect your brain and prolong your brain health – exercise, sleep, social interactions, lowering blood pressure and more. Your doctor or nurse can work with you so that you improve your score slowly, at your own pace. Achieving your highest score and keeping your highest score month after month, year after year, will ensure you are taking the best care of your brain as you grow and thrive.

Blue diagram depicting various areas of brain health

Stroke Riskometer

The Stroke Riskometer is a unique and easy to use tool for assessing your individual risk of a stroke in the next five or ten years and what you can do to reduce the risk. The app can also give you an indication of your risk of heart attack, dementia, and diabetes.

As dementia cases are projected to exceed one million in the UK by 2039, understanding and addressing brain health is more important than ever. This pamphlet aims to provide valuable information and support on dementia, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease by linking you to the best healthcare organisations, charities and advocacy groups in Scotland and the UK.

Whether you’re seeking knowledge for yourself, a loved one, or to advocate for better brain health, the organisations and charities listed in this pamphlet will offer essential tools and information to help you make a difference in the fight against dementia and related conditions.

Brain Health Resource Guide (2.66 MB / PDF)

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