Our history

Our History

When Bolton Businessman Derek Gaskell brought his wife, Dorothy, home after life-saving brain surgery at Hope Hospital [now Salford Royal] she was unable to do anything for herself. She could not walk or talk and suffered deep depression. After many years she made a good recovery but the because of this unexpected and traumatic experience, Derek was inspired to establish a registered charity Neurological Research in 1986.

BASIC

The appointment of the charity's first employee saw its re-launch as BASIC (Brain and Spinal Injury Charity) in 1994. BASIC is now affiliated to the Greater Manchester Clinical Neuroscience Centre, one of the largest in the country.

Since it's inception in 1994, BASIC has provided counselling, information and support services for patients and their families following a brain or spinal injury.

BASIC has come so far from the creation of the UK's first National Helpline for people following brain surgery, in 1996 to the Ground Breaking Virtual Reality Rehabilitation project in 2015.

Latest

Data Charter
Collect for BASIC

We are asking all of our wonderful supporters to join our collection tin fundraising challenge.
Back to the Future @ Victoria Baths

Join us at the beautiful Victoria Baths for a pop-up screening of 80s cult classic Back to Future. Victoria Baths is an iconic venue in Manchester and a popular filming location for films and TV shows, including the latest series of Peaky Blinders.
We All Have Bad Runs

We all have bad runs Despite the best laid plans and trainign programmes there are many times when training runs and races don't go as you expect.

Great Manchester Run Charity Places

Join team BASIC at this year's Great Manchester Run
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation

Virtual reality rehabilitation enables patients with a disability to practice real-life situations in a safe and controlled environment, leading to improved physical stamina, better cognitive skills, dual tasking and improved confidence.
Stroke

A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
Diet and nutrition

A healthy diet during the recovery of brain injury is important and highly beneficial. Research has shown that deficiencies in nutrients can disrupt normal brain function. When someone sustains a brain injury, it is necessary to eat enough to help the brain function efficient.
3 Peaks Challenge

Join team BASIC at the 3 peaks challenge.
Trauma therapy

EMDR is a powerful psychological treatment that enables people to heal from the symptoms of emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
Great North Run Charity Places

Join team BASIC at this year's Great North Run, one of the world's biggest half-marathons.
London Marathon 2018

Join team BASIC and help those suffering from life changing brain and spinal injuries.
Spinal injury

The spinal cord is an extension of the brain and is made up of a thick bundle of nerves. These nerves carry messages from our brain to the rest of our body. These messages help our body move, feel pressure and control vital functions like breathing. When the spinal cord is damaged, communication between our brain and the rest of the body is disrupted.
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