At Brain Health Breakthrough CIC, we are committed to improving the lives of individuals who are often overlooked or underserved.
Our mission is to provide specialist support, practical tools, and inclusive resources that empower people facing complex health challenges — ensuring no one is left behind, whether in the workplace or in wider society.
We deliver concise, practical training to help organisations build inclusive, flexible workplaces for staff living with fluctuating energy-limiting conditions and invisible illnesses — such as Long COVID, ME/CFS, and brain injury-related fatigue.
🧠 1 in 5 UK employees lives with a long-term health condition.
⚡ Energy levels can vary day to day — rigid schedules fuel absenteeism and burnout.
📜 Under the Equality Act 2010, conditions that substantially impact daily life for over 12 months are protected disabilities.
✅ Transformational workplaces that allow flexibility and rest unlock higher productivity and wellbeing
Reduced Sick Leave
Employees stay engaged and better manage their energy, leading to fewer absences and more consistent performance.
🔁 Higher Retention
Skilled individuals feel valued and supported, encouraging them to remain active contributors within the organisation.
🤝 Inclusive Workplace Culture
Demonstrates a clear commitment to equality, wellbeing, and diversity, helping organisations lead with empathy and fairness.
Delivery Options:
This interactive session equips managers, team leaders, and HR professionals with the confidence and tools to support staff living with fluctuating and invisible conditions — such as Long COVID, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and brain injury-related fatigue.
Includes:
✅ 90-minute interactive training (or 2-hour in-person workshop with discussion)
✅ Digital resource pack (toolkits, checklists, and practical guidance)
✅ Access to a follow-up Q&A clinic to embed learning and problem-solve real scenarios
Key Outcome:
✔ Recognise fluctuating symptoms and reduce stigma around invisible illnesses.
Key Outcome:
✔ Implement practical strategies such as flexible hours, task batching, and dedicated rest spaces.
Key Outcome:
✔ Align roles with each individual’s cognitive and physical strengths to promote sustainable productivity.
Key Outcome:
✔ Conduct supportive check-ins and manage phased returns to work with clarity and confidence.
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✔ Opportunity to ask bespoke questions and apply learning in context
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service:
We ran specialised wellbeing and
self-care programmes, for 31 unpaid carers. Feedback from staff included:
“The programme was appropriate
to the very diverse needs of our
groups including older people,
Asian carers and single parents.
Their approach has been authentic
and really makes people feel at
ease.
I’d rather work with someone who
has real experience like Karen – she
has real understanding, empathy
and insight.”
Hyndburn Council:
We are a
Hyndburn COVID-19 Community
Champion. This is a Hyndburn
Borough Council initiative, to deliver a
range of initiatives to
enhance communications and
develop networks which will
support those disproportionally
affected by Covid.
Feedback included: “It is wonderful
to see this 12 week program
supporting those with long-COVID
helping those most in need in
Hyndburn. We are really happy to
support this work and collaborate
with BHB as their knowledge and
expert services are exactly what
our communities need at this
difficult time.”
Blackburn with Darwen Council:
We ran a long-COVID peer-support group ‘Train the Trainer’ course. Feedback from management included:
"I think it might be useful for us to provide feedback on how the sessions go in BWD, which would provide you with examples of how Train the Trainer supports organisations to set up their own"
Feedback from participants:
"The course has really helped raise my awareness of the impact of long covid on individuals and also the challenges they face, the help that is needed & how to effectively provide support."
"The impact of long-COVID from people who have lived experience, this has enriched the course."
"Really enjoyed the sessions."
Karen Haworth: Head of Programme Development BA ( Hons) degree and Cert Ed to teach and deliver programmes to adults. In addition to qualifications in:
Rapid Transformational Therapist
Peak State Therapy Practitioner
Diploma in Rebirthing.
Debra and Karen have an up to date enhanced DBS.
. Hannah Beko: Coach and Trainer
Certified leadership coach and trainer. She is also a qualified property lawyer.
Jane Colbourne: Online Co-Facilitator
BSC (Hons) degree in Herbal medicine and formerly worked as a consultant medical herbalist
Brain Health Breakthrough CIC is insured by Markel Direct for public liability, employers liability and professional indemnity.
Health Breakthrough does not offer clinical guidance, you can read our full disclaimer here:
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