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About Brain Tumour Support

A brain tumour diagnosis doesn’t just change one life — it changes everyone around it. We know that. And we know that the right support, at the right time, can make all the difference.

Brain Tumour Support has been walking alongside patients, families, carers and loved ones since 2003. Not for a fixed number of sessions. Not until a funding window closes. For as long as you need us.

Imagine if…it were you. Appropriate support is crucial and cannot wait.

Supporting you for as long as you need

We’re here for everyone affected by a brain tumour — patients, family members, carers and those who’ve been bereaved. Whatever type of tumour, whatever stage of the journey, there’s no time limit on our support.

Our specialist services include one-to-one and group support, telephone and online support, and specialist counselling. We work with people and organisations across the UK, and our individualised approach to support is designed to provide friendly, accessible and tailored help to anyone who needs it.

We’re more determined than ever that no one should face a brain tumour diagnosis feeling alone.

How we can help

Whether you're newly diagnosed, mid-treatment, or supporting someone you love, we have services designed around you.

  • One-to-one and group support
  • Online and telephone support
  • Specialist counselling
  • Welfare and benefits guidance
Find the right support for you
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Get to know us

From our story and values to the team behind our support services — find out more about who we are and how we work.

Our story

Brain Tumour Support began with one family’s experience of a brain tumour diagnosis. Find out how that became a nationally recognised support service.

How we began

Our vision and values

Everything we do is shaped by a clear vision — that no one should face a brain tumour feeling alone. Read about the values that guide our work.

What drives us

Our team

We’re a small, dedicated team of support professionals, counsellors and staff who are committed to being there for you. Come and meet us.

Meet the people behind our support

Annual Report

Transparency matters to us. Our Annual Report sets out what we’ve achieved, who we’ve supported, and how we’ve used the funds entrusted to us.

See what we achieved

Hear from the people we support

Read real experiences from patients, families and carers who’ve been part of our community. Their words say more than ours ever could.

Hear their stories

Our publications

Practical, accessible information for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis — written with care and reviewed by professionals.

Download free resources

Talk to our support team

If you’re unsure where to begin, our Support Team is here to listen and help you explore the support available for you or someone close to you.

01454 422 701 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm)

Email our support team

Our services are free and confidential. If you’d prefer, you can complete our request support form at any time and a member of the team will be in touch.

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The difference we made last year

96%

of our online community say they feel less alone

5,900

people supported across the UK

903

people received regular one-to-one support

700

specialist counselling sessions delivered

£382,246

unlocked in welfare and benefits for those we support

4,925

people in our online support community

Real experiences, real support

Charles’s story

Following a seizure in 2024, Charles underwent brain surgery and treatment for a rare tumour. He is still living with its effects and ongoing monitoring. In September 2026, he(...)

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Kash’s story

Facing brain cancer and moving forward Life for Kash changed very quickly, following many months of unresolved symptoms and a gut feeling that something wasn’t right. In(...)

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Jane’s family story

Support for the whole family after a brain tumour diagnosis When Jane was diagnosed with a brain tumour in March 2025, her world changed in an instant. She had felt well, apar(...)

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What's happening at Brain Tumour Support

5 October 2026 5 October 2026

Young dad raising awareness of brain tumour symptoms as he fac(...)

Kash Raju describes himself as an ‘average family man’, working hard, into fitness, and living a busy life with his wife and three young children. But life for him and his(...)

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2 October 2026 2 October 2026

St Austell funds support in the South West

St Austell Charitable Trust recently awarded us a £3,000 grant for our support services in the South West. This generous donation will fund three in-person support groups in (...)

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30 September 2026 30 September 2026

Yate and District Bowls Club raise £1,200 for Brain Tumour Su(...)

Members of Yate and District Bowls Club chose Brain Tumour Support as their club charity for 2026, raising £1,200 through fundraising and donations throughout the season. Thi(...)

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