Brain Awareness Week

2026 Brain Awareness Week COMING SOON

Brain Awareness Week is an annual awareness initiative which aims to promote greater awareness of the brain and brain conditions, as well as the need for more investment in services, research and prevention. The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has led the way in promoting and co-ordinating the week throughout Ireland since 2005. 2026 Brain Awareness Week takes place from March 16th to March 22nd. It is currently supported by almost 40 patient organisations and research groups, and our hashtag will be #brainawarenessweek2026

Brain Awareness Week 2025 Impact Report

We did a full analysis and put together an Impact Report for Brain Awareness Week 2025. It turned out to be one of the biggest and busiest Brain Awareness Weeks yet. We are extending our thanks to all our Brain Awareness Week partners and NAI members, our amazing patient advocates, family members and the wider neurological community who made March 10th to 16th the successful week that it was.
We came together as one to promote greater awareness and understanding of the brain, as well as the need for more investment in services. The full impact report can be read and download at Brain Awareness Week 2025 Impact Report

Did you know that It is estimated that one in three of us will develop a neurological condition in our lifetime?

Brain Awareness Week provides us with an opportunity to highlight the need for investment in services for people with neurological conditions as well as promoting preventative approaches to neurological diseases. It provides a wealth of opportunities to highlight current advocacy campaigns, profile specific at risk groups or promote awareness of individual services or initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of people with neurological conditions.

Show Your Support this Brain Awareness Week

Get involved this Brain Awareness Week and why not organise an event to raise awareness of neurological conditions. Some ideas include an information stand or information seminar, webinar, design an awareness flyer/poster, a coffee morning, fundraiser, art photography exhibition, sports event or run/walk for brain awareness or take this opportunity to get political and meet with your local public representatives. Follow the conversation on social media, share photos, videos or stories using the hashtag #brainawarenessweek2026 Download our materials

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