Neuro.Sure

01/05/2026

Protective headwear can make a huge difference to confidence, dignity and independence.

But effective head protection depends on two essential factors:

1. Safety certification
Protective headwear should not just look reassuring. It should be backed by credible CE/UKCA PPE safety certification and testing, so patients, families, clinicians and carers can trust the protection being worn.

2. Confidence, dignity and independence
The right head protection should support everyday life, not restrict it. It should help people feel safer, more confident and more able to stay active, included and independent.

Protection is not only about reducing risk. It is about helping people live with greater freedom.

Learn more here:
https://www.neurosure.health/blog/protective-headwear-confidence-dignity-independence/

How Can Protective Headwear Support Confidence, Dignity and Independence? Protective headwear can support confidence, dignity and independence when it helps someone feel safer taking part in everyday life without feeling labelled, restricted or over-medicalised. For people at risk of falls, seizures...

29/04/2026

When choosing head protection for epilepsy, three questions matter most:

1. Is it safety certified?
Look for CE/UKCA PPE safety certification, not just padding.

2. Has it been independently tested?
Independent testing helps show how head protection performs against rotational forces, the primary driver of brain injury in head impacts.

3. Will it actually be worn?
Protection only helps if it is comfortable, practical, portable, and worn when a fall happens.

For people living with epilepsy, head protection should be about more than softness.

It should be certified, tested and wearable in real life.

21/04/2026

For many people, head impacts can be part of everyday life.

This can include people living with epilepsy or seizures, people with neurological conditions that affect balance or coordination, individuals recovering from concussion, some autistic people, and older adults with increased fall risk.

When head impacts are unpredictable, protection needs safety certified and suitable for real-life daily wear.

17/04/2026

Falls are a major concern in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, but not every protective product is built to the same standard.

Our latest article looks at an important question: what head protection can help people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia?

We explore:
• when protective headwear may be relevant
• why padding alone is not the same as protection
• what carers and families should compare first
• why certification, independent testing, and everyday wearability matter

For people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, safety support needs to work in real life, not just in theory. That means looking beyond “soft helmets” and asking better questions about protective credibility, comfort, fit, and whether something can actually be worn consistently.

Read the full article here: https://www.neurosure.health/blog/head-protection-alzheimer-dementia/

Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK

What head protection can help people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may benefit from protective headwear when confusion, disorientation, poor balance, wandering, reduced judgement, or repeated falls increase the risk of head injury. Dementia can

13/04/2026

When considering head protection for cerebral palsy, the most important thing to consider is: 'Which option is actually designed to help protect the brain?'

Our latest article looks at what families, carers, and clinicians should compare when assessing head protection for cerebral palsy, including:
• why padding alone is not enough
• why rotational force reduction matters
• why CE / UKCA Category II PPE status changes the comparison
• what separates genuine protective equipment from generic soft headwear and bump caps

We also include a practical comparison table to help readers assess the differences more clearly.

If you support someone with cerebral palsy, or work in neurorehabilitation, paediatrics, OT, physio, SEND, or complex care, this is an important conversation.

Explore the detail here: https://www.neurosure.health/blog/head-protection-cerebral-palsy/

Cerebral Palsy Foundation

What Is the Best Head Protection for Cerebral Palsy? For people with cerebral palsy who are at risk of falls, involuntary movement, or head impact, the best head protection is not simply padded headwear. It is head protection designed to help protect the brain by reducing

09/04/2026

Do you know how protective your medical head protection really is?

“Medical helmet”, "seizure helmet", and "special needs helmet" are all widely used terms, but they are not regulated safety categories in the UK or Europe. That means two products can look similar on the surface while offering very different levels of certification, testing, and real-world protection.

In our latest article, we break down what actually matters when comparing everyday head protection in 2026:
• CE/UKCA PPE certification
• Independent biomechanical testing
• Rotational and linear impact reduction
• Practical wearability for daily life

If you are choosing head protection for epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions, fall risk, or post-injury vulnerability, this guide breaks down the questions worth asking before you buy.

Compare head protection for medical use here: https://www.neurosure.health/blog/best-medical-head-protection/

What is the best medical head protection for everyday use in 2026? The best medical head protection for everyday use in 2026 is usually the option that combines CE/UKCA PPE certification, independent biomechanical testing, and practical wearability for daily life. “Medical helmet” is

30/03/2026

Not all epilepsy head protection is the same.

For people living with epilepsy, and for the families and professionals supporting them, choosing head protection can be confusing. Terms like “seizure helmet” and “protective headgear” are often used broadly, but certification, testing and everyday wearability can differ significantly.

In our latest article, we break down:
– the main types of head protection used in epilepsy
– what to look for in everyday protective headwear
– why certification and independent testing matter
– what adults, parents and carers may want to consider before choosing a product

If you are, or support, someone at risk of seizure-related falls or head impacts, this guide is a useful place to start.

Read more: https://www.neurosure.health/blog/epilepsy-head-protection/

26/02/2026

Many products sold as seizure helmets or special needs headgear are padded for comfort, but have never been independently tested or safety certified as PPE.

In the UK and Europe, head protection that claims to reduce brain injury risk must comply with PPE regulations and carry CE or UKCA certification.

For people living with epilepsy, autism, seizures, or increased risk of falls, head impacts often happen during everyday life.
Protection only works if it’s:�
✔ Comfortable enough to be worn consistently�
✔ Independently tested�
✔ Designed to reduce brain injury risk

There’s a difference between padding and safety-certified protection.

Understanding that distinction helps individuals and caregivers make more informed choices about everyday head protection alongside medical care.

17/02/2026

Do seizure helmets actually reduce the risk of head injury? 🤔

There’s a lot of confusion around head protection for people who experience seizures, and not all products marketed as seizure helmets are what they seem.

Some options on the market offer padding but haven’t been independently tested or legally certified to reduce brain injury risk.

In the UK and Europe, any headwear claiming to reduce injury risk must comply with CE / UKCA PPE standards. Understanding what this means can help families, caregivers, and clinicians make more informed safety decisions.

Our latest article explains:
• how different types of headgear really perform
• why certification matters
• what questions to ask when considering protective headwear

👉 Read it here:
https://www.neurosure.health/blog/seizure-helmets/

17/02/2026

What is a “medical helmet”, and does it actually mean anything?

We’re seeing more products described as medical helmets, seizure helmets, or special needs headgear.

But in the UK and Europe, those terms don’t have a legal definition.

If headwear is sold with claims to reduce head or brain injury risk, it must comply with PPE regulations and hold CE or UKCA certification. Many products on the market don’t.

We’ve published a short, evidence-based explainer breaking down:
• what certification actually means
• the difference between padding and protection
• why “medical” doesn’t equal tested or approved

If you support people with epilepsy, autism, neurological conditions, or falls risk, this distinction matters.

Read the article here:
👉 https://www.neurosure.health/blog/medical-helmet/

11/02/2026

Head protection for medical use is often bulky, padded, and difficult to wear consistently.

But more importantly, many products sold as medical helmets or seizure helmets are unregulated and have never been tested as PPE — or as brain protection.

For people living with epilepsy, autism, seizures, or increased risk of head impacts, that matters.

Protection only works if it’s:�✔ Comfortable�✔ Discreet�✔ Certified�✔ Designed to reduce brain injury risk

Rezon Halos® is CE & UKCA Category II PPE-certified, the legal standard for protective equipment beyond superficial injury.

Lightweight. Low profile. Suitable for daily life, swimming, bathing, and all ages.

Brain protection should fit into real life.