News and Media

BPF launches survey to gather views from Polio Survivors

The British Polio Fellowship is seeking feedback from polio survivors to ensure its support services meet the evolving needs of the polio community. As part of its ongoing efforts to... Read more

Brain Awareness Week campaigning for more neuro research

It's Brain Awareness Week (10-16th March). Join us in campaigning for more neurological research Around one in six people in the UK have at least one neurological condition with an... Read more

78 organisations call for urgent investment into neuro research

This Brain Awareness Week (10-16th March) the four national Neurological Alliances are working together to raise awareness of the critical need for more research on neurological conditions and calling on... Read more

Bradford Park Avenue AFC choose BPF as its charity partner

The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) is delighted to announce that we have been selected by Bradford (Park Avenue) Association Football Club as their new charity partner. The club's mission is... Read more

Watford college annual event raises funds for Polio charity

The West Herts College in Watford annual fundraising event, held on Wednesday 5 March, was a resounding success, raising vital funds for The British Polio Fellowship (BPF). This year’s event... Read more

BPF supports Rare Disease Day

On February 28, 2025, the 18th edition of Rare Disease Day will bring together over 70 national partners from 100 countries to raise awareness and drive policy change for the... Read more

Local MP visits British Polio Fellowship’s head office

After being made aware of the great work done by the British Polio Fellowship (BPF), Matt Turmaine, the MP for Watford, asked to visit its head office on Monday 17... Read more

BPF Energy Support Grants provide essential support to polio survivors

Nearly 85 polio survivors from across the UK received financial support from the British Polio Fellowship’s (BPF) Energy Support Grant scheme, to help with rising energy costs. These grants assist... Read more

Disability assistance dog changes life for polio survivor

When Rajwinder Kaur was just one year old, she contracted polio, a highly infectious viral disease that, at its peak, paralysed 3,500 people annually. While polio has been virtually eradicated... Read more

BPF meet the neuro community and MPs in Westminster

Today, The British Polio Fellowship's CEO Kripen Dhrona and new Trustee John Adu attended a Parliamentary Neuro Reception in the Houses of Parliament. Organised and led by The Neurological Alliance,... Read more