Brain tumour support: 10 ways we can help
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumour, or it’s a family member or friend, we are here to help. Our brain tumour support covers a wide range of inclusive and accessible services for everyone affected by a brain tumour, whether it’s low or high grade, adult or child.
Here you can reach our helpful team to get information about brain tumours or just talk about how you’re feeling. You can also find brain tumour support groups, find out about financial support available to you and much, much more. Take a look at the links below to find the brain tumour support you need.
Plus, find out more about the brain tumour support and information we provide for healthcare professionals and teachers.
1. Speak to our Support and Information team
Whether it’s by phone, email or live chat, we’re here to listen, support you and help find any information you need.
2. Help for children and families
Our dedicated Children and Families team specialises in supporting children affected by a brain tumour diagnosis and their families.
3. Support for young adults
Our Young Adults team and Young Ambassadors provide services that focus on helping people aged 16-30 year thrive after being affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.
4. Find vital information
From information on tumour types, treatments and side-effects to the latest research news and tips on managing daily life, you’ll find everything you could need to know about brain tumours on our website or podcast.
5. Recently diagnosed?
Our Information Pack has everything you need to know in one manageable package. Perfect for if you or a loved one has just been diagnosed.
6. Make the right choices at the right time
Our interactive Step by Step guide helps you understand what to expect at each stage after a diagnosis and what your options might be.
7. Join us at an event
Join us at an online meet up, in-person event or a fun Family Day to meet other people going through similar experiences.
8. Connect with others
Join our Online Brain Tumour Support Groups on Facebook, HealthUnlocked or Instagram to connect with other people affected by a brain tumour.
9. Discover our free counselling service
Our free counselling service offers you a confidential space to talk about yours or your loved one’s diagnosis, with a professional counsellor who will listen without judgement.
10. Get help with money and benefits
Book an appointment for our Benefits and Money Clinic to get free, confidential advice and practical support from the experts at Citizens Advice.
And three ways you can help us
1. Improve treatment and care
Share your experiences in our Improving Brain Tumour Care surveys. Your feedback will highlight best practice and gaps in care and help us improve care for all.
2. Use your experience to drive change
Your experiences make you an expert. If you’d like to use that expertise to make things better, there are lots of simple opportunities to get involved.
3. Fundraise for us
As part of our inspirational team of fundraisers, you can help us to find a cure faster and make a real difference to the lives of those affected by a brain tumour sooner.