Cerebra Toy and book library

In the UK today there are around half a million children and young people with brain conditions that result in complex medical, educational and social support needs. Cerebra are a charity that help these children and their families discover a better life together. Families where a child has a brain condition face challenges every day. Just to learn, play, make friends, enjoy and experience the world can feel difficult, even impossible. But we don’t believe there’s any challenge that can’t be overcome.

Cerebra listen to families, learn from them, we work with them. We carry out research, we design and innovate, we make and share. From new equipment to new learning resources, to new ways to play and support each other, everything we find out together makes life better. It opens doors to discovering the world. It’s an incredibly rewarding journey for everyone involved. Why not be a part of it? You never know what we’ll discover together. Through their research Cerebra offer solutions and advice to help these children and their families enjoy lives full of hope and discovery.  Cerebra's specialist postal library contains a wide range of books for both adults and children and a selection of toys specially chosen for children with brain conditions. This service is free for anyone in the UK caring for a child with a brain condition and is easy to use.

Cerebra's extensive library for parents and carers includes books on a wide variety of subjects that can help answer questions you may have about your child’s condition. In the children’s library they have books to be read with children or by older children. There is a mixture of fiction and non-fiction titles on all sorts of different topics including growing up and behaviour. If you need help using Cerebra's library or choosing the right book you can email library@cerebra.org.uk and the friendly team will be happy to help.

The toy library has a variety of sensory toys for all sorts of different needs. Whether your child is sensory seeking or sensory sensitive, Cerebra have a kit that’s suitable. If they’re learning about cause and effect or have limited mobility, one of their switch toys could be just the thing for them. Cerebra also have soft play toys and communication aids. Your child could discover a new favourite sound, sight, smell or way to play with one of these toys. This service is free and easy to use. You can borrow one item at a time for 28 days. They are delivered and collected by courier, which Cerebra arrange for you.