LIVERPOOL charity Neurosupport is appealing to the region’s business community to help it improve its profile and fund-raising efforts.

The Norton Street organisation provides non-medical advice to people with neurological conditions and their families, friends and carers.

It says neurological conditions are often misunderstood and stigmatised by society.

Chief executive Maureen Kelly said: “As a result, the charity seeks to combat this by offering up-to-date information, increasing the awareness of neurological conditions, advance discussion and debate, nurture self-confidence and independence, putting forward examples of ability, and pushing for improved services for people with neurological conditions.”

As part of her initiative to improve provision in the community, she is proposing to create the Neurosupport North West Business Development Board and is appealing for up to 12 leading business people to offer their expertise at monthly early morning meetings.

She said they would act as a “sounding board” for proposals and fundraising events.

Anyone wishing to put themselves forward to join the development board is asked to email alec@neurosupport. org.uk or maureen@ neurosupport.org.uk or call 0151-293 2999 and speak to either Alec or Maureen.