Celebrating 60 years
Over Shine's 60 years, improvements in healthcare, technology and understanding have dramatically increased survival and life expectancy, while also changing what it means to live well with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Save the date!
Join us for Spina Bifida Awareness Week and help us raise awareness for this rare condition.
Our impact
Every year, we assist tens of thousands of our members and their families to get the advice and support they need to live well.
Stem cell therapy might improve outcomes for spina bifida
A new trial in the US finds that applying stem cells in utero might improve outcomes for spina bifida births.
Shine is the UK's specialist charity supporting people living with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and related conditions.
For over 60 years, we have been helping individuals of all ages and their families navigate the challenges these lifelong neurological conditions can bring, while empowering them to live healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.
How we help
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About the conditions
Find informationOur specialist Health team can help you understand your condition and how to manage it.
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Support we offer
Find supportOur Support and Development teams can help you manage your health and wellbeing at every stage of life.
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Get involved
Get involvedYour help means our members and their families get the advice and support they need to live well.
Upcoming events
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Information sessions
Advice and information for living well.
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Social Events
Regular groups, activities, and one-off meet-ups.
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Fundraising events
Get involved and fundraise for Shine
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Online events
See what's coming up online
Our impact
Every year, we assist tens of thousands of our members and their families to get the support they need to live well. And your support makes it possible.
Latest news
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60 years of progress
Read how since 1966, the lives of people born with spina bifida and those living with hydrocephalus have been transformed.
60 years of progress
Read how since 1966, the lives of people born with spina bifida and those living with hydrocephalus have been transformed.
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