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SUMMARY:Carers Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Carers Week 2026\n \nBuilding carer-friendly communities\n8 – 14 June 2026\nCarers Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness of caring\, recognises the contributions unpaid carers make\, and helps people who may not think of themselves as carers access support. \nFor Carers Week 2026\, the theme is Building carer-friendly communities. \nFor many people affected by a brain tumour diagnosis\, family members and friends play an essential caring role. They may be helping with appointments\, medication\, emotional support\, daily tasks\, transport\, finances\, or simply being there through difficult moments. \nCaring can be rewarding\, but it can also be exhausting and isolating. Many caregivers put the needs of the person they care for before their own\, sometimes without recognising the impact this has on their health and wellbeing. \nWhat does a carer-friendly community mean?\nA carer-friendly community is one where unpaid caregivers are recognised\, understood and valued. It means creating spaces\, services and conversations that make it easier for caregivers to find support and feel less alone. \nSmall acts of understanding can make a big difference to someone who is caring. \nThis could mean checking in with someone who is supporting a loved one\, sharing information about available help\, making time to listen\, or helping caregivers feel included in their workplace\, local community or support network. \nSupporting caregivers\nAt Brain Tumour Support\, we understand that a brain tumour diagnosis affects the whole family. Carergivers often carry a great deal emotionally and practically\, and their own needs can easily be overlooked. \nOur support is here for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis\, including family members\, friends and caregivers. Whether you need someone to talk to\, support information\, or help finding your way through what comes next\, we are here for you. \nCould you or someone you know be a caregiver?\nMany unpaid caregivers do not use the word “carer” to describe themselves. They may see themselves as a partner\, parent\, son\, daughter\, friend or neighbour doing what needs to be done. \nRecognising yourself as a caregiver can be the first step towards getting support. \nIf you are regularly supporting someone affected by a brain tumour\, you do not have to manage everything alone. \nFind support today\nGet involved in Carers Week\nCarers Week is a chance to recognise the people quietly supporting others every day. You could reach out to someone who is caring\, share support information\, or help raise awareness so more carers know they are not alone. \nTogether\, we can help build more understanding\, supportive and carer-friendly communities for everyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.
URL:https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/event/carers-week-2026/
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SUMMARY:Volunteers' Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2026\n \nThank you to every one of our incredible volunteers\nVolunteers’ Week runs from 1–7 June every year\, and it’s one of our favourite moments in the calendar\, a chance to stop\, reflect\, and say a heartfelt thank you to the remarkable people who give their time so generously to Brain Tumour Support. \nEvery hour our volunteers give makes a real and lasting difference to the people we support\, to our charity\, and to the wider brain tumour community. We couldn’t do what we do without them. \n“My advice to anyone thinking of volunteering is: do it! It’s the most rewarding thing you will ever do. Giving up your own time to help other people is so satisfying.” Chris\, Brain Tumour Support volunteer \nWhat our volunteers do\nOur volunteers contribute in so many ways\, and no two roles are the same. Whether someone gives a few hours a week or a few days a month\, every contribution counts. \nAcross Brain Tumour Support\, our volunteers: \n\nRepresent us at community events\, fundraisers and awareness days\nSupport our office with admin\, communications and logistics\nHelp organise and steward fundraising events\nDistribute collection tins and fundraising materials\nServe as ambassadors\, sharing their personal experiences to raise awareness\nProvide a human connection that reminds others they are not alone\n\nCould we use your skills?\nYou don’t need to have been affected by a brain tumour to make a difference. We’re always looking for people with specific skills who’d like to get involved\, whether that’s a few hours here and there or a more regular commitment. \nIf any of the following sounds like you\, we’d love to hear from you: \n\nPhotography: capturing moments at our events\nGraphic design: creating artwork for campaigns\, events and social media\nVideo and film: producing short films\, reels or volunteer testimonials\nMarketing and digital: helping with social media\, email or online content\nWriting and proofreading: supporting our blog\, newsletter or fundraising materials\nEvent support: helping on the day as part of our cheer team\, stewarding and making sure everything runs smoothly\nPublic speaking and advocacy: representing Brain Tumour Support at talks\, schools or community groups\nLegal\, financial or HR: offering professional expertise in a trustee or advisory capacity\n\nNot sure where you fit? Just get in touch and we’ll always try to find a role that works for you and your schedule. \nRegister your interest in volunteering\nVolunteer stories\nThe best way to understand the power of volunteering is to hear it in people’s own words. Here are two of our volunteers\, each with a very different story\, and each making a profound difference. \n\nChris’s story: finding confidence\, one step at a time\n \nChris has been volunteering with Brain Tumour Support since 2011. He has Asperger’s Syndrome\, and when he first started\, the idea of attending events or speaking with people felt entirely out of reach. \nOver the years\, that has changed\, and volunteering has been at the heart of that change. \n“Ten years ago\, I could never have imagined attending events and helping with fundraising\, but now I really enjoy it.” \nChris has taken on a wide variety of roles\, from database work and admin to creating display boards\, assembling fundraising packs\, and supporting events. Tasks that might seem small in isolation add up to hundreds of hours saved for the charity\, and a growing sense of purpose and belonging for Chris. \n“Volunteering at Brain Tumour Support makes me feel very grateful to be doing something so rewarding and helping other people\, whether it’s in the office or at fundraising events.” \nOnly 16% of autistic adults in the UK are in full-time paid employment. For Chris\, volunteering has been a pathway to new skills\, improved confidence\, and real hope for the future. \nRead Chris’s full story\n\nHeather’s story: giving back when life changes everything\n \nHeather was a Staff Nurse for 32 years before a brain tumour forced her to medically retire. Her tumour\, a non-malignant but inoperable meningioma she calls “Algy\,” changed the course of her life. After a two-and-a-half-year wait\, she had radiotherapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital in 2013. \nLiving with a brain tumour brings ongoing challenges. Heather experiences absence seizures\, vertigo\, and severe neuralgia. There have been years of real struggle\, including battles with the Department for Work and Pensions that took a serious toll on her mental health. \nBut Heather also found a way to keep giving. \n“I love volunteering because I feel useful again and can help support others going through what is a terrifying ordeal.” \nAs an ambassador for Brain Tumour Support\, Heather attends the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Brain Tumours (APPGBT) in Westminster\, reporting back to the charity on proceedings and helping to raise awareness at the very highest levels. \n“Most of us who volunteer with the charity have our own experiences with brain tumours\, which means we understand a lot of that.” \nHeather’s story is a reminder that volunteering isn’t just about what you give; it’s also about what it gives back to you. \nRead Heather’s full story\n\nWhat is Volunteers’ Week?\nVolunteers’ Week is a national celebration that takes place during the first week of June every year. Now in its 42nd year\, it shines a spotlight on the extraordinary contribution volunteers make to charities\, communities and organisations across the UK. \nIt’s coordinated nationally by Volunteers’ Week and supported by organisations including NCVO\, Volunteer Scotland\, Volunteer Now and WCVA. \nThis year\, the week also coincides with The Big Help Out (5–8 June)\, a national initiative that brings together volunteering opportunities from organisations across the country. \nCould you be our next volunteer?\nIf reading these stories has inspired you\, we’d love to hear from you. Volunteering with Brain Tumour Support doesn’t require any previous experience; just a willingness to give your time and make a difference. \nThere are roles to suit all kinds of people and all kinds of schedules. Whether you have a few hours a month or more time to give\, we’ll work with you to find the right fit. \nFind out about volunteering with us\nShare this page
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SUMMARY:Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:Brain Tumour Awareness Month\n1–31 March 2026 \nCome together for Brain Tumour Awareness Month\, a time to support\, empower\, and amplify the voices of people affected by brain tumours. \n \nBrain tumours affect thousands of people each year\, yet much of their impact remains unseen. Throughout March\, we focus on the hidden impact of brain tumours\, the effects that are often misunderstood\, overlooked\, or invisible\, but deeply shape everyday life. \nThe hidden impact of brain tumours\nA brain tumour diagnosis doesn’t only affect physical health. It can change how a person thinks\, feels\, behaves\, works\, and connects with the world around them. \nMany of these changes are not immediately visible. People may look “well” while struggling with symptoms that are difficult to explain or easy for others to underestimate. This can lead to misunderstanding\, isolation\, and a lack of support at the time it is most needed. \nHidden impacts can include\nCognitive and communication changes\nBrain tumours can affect memory\, concentration\, language\, processing speed\, and decision-making. These changes may fluctuate day to day and can make work\, study\, and everyday tasks far more challenging. \nEmotional and psychological effects\nAnxiety\, depression\, mood changes\, and emotional fatigue are common — not only following diagnosis\, but long after treatment ends. Many people describe a sense of grief for the life they had before. \nFatigue and invisible symptoms\nExtreme fatigue\, headaches\, sensory changes\, and neurological symptoms are often persistent but unseen. These can limit independence and reduce quality of life\, even when medical treatment has finished. \nChanges to identity and relationships\nBrain tumours can affect confidence\, personality\, and a person’s sense of self. Relationships may shift as partners\, friends\, and family adjust to new roles and expectations. \nImpact on carers and families\nCarers often experience emotional strain\, exhaustion\, and isolation. Many do not identify as carers\, yet carry significant responsibility while navigating uncertainty and worry about the future. \nFinancial and practical challenges\nEmployment disruption\, reduced income\, and additional costs can place long-term financial pressure on individuals and families — adding to stress at an already overwhelming time. \nWhy awareness of the hidden impact matters\nWhen the impact of brain tumours is invisible\, people can feel unheard or misunderstood. Symptoms may be minimised\, support delayed\, or needs overlooked — particularly once treatment ends. \nBy talking openly about the hidden impact\, we can: \n\nImprove understanding and empathy\nReduce stigma and misunderstanding\nHelp people recognise that what they are experiencing is valid\nEncourage earlier and more appropriate support\n\nAwareness creates space for better conversations — at home\, in the workplace\, in education\, and within healthcare. \nListening to lived experience\nAt the heart of Brain Tumour Awareness Month are the voices of people with lived experience — those diagnosed\, those supporting a loved one\, and those navigating life after treatment. \nTheir stories help make the hidden visible. They remind us that brain tumours are not just a medical condition\, but a life-changing experience with lasting emotional\, cognitive\, and practical effects. \n“The hardest parts were the things no one could see — the fatigue\, the fear\, the way my confidence disappeared. Awareness means people start to understand that recovery isn’t just about scans and treatment.” \nA time to understand and reflect\nThroughout March\, we come together to learn\, listen\, and reflect on the realities of living with a brain tumour — including the impacts that don’t show on the outside. \nBy increasing understanding of the hidden impact\, we help build a more informed\, compassionate\, and supportive society for everyone affected by brain tumours. \n“Once people understood the hidden impact\, everything changed. I didn’t have to keep explaining or justifying how I was feeling — I finally felt believed.” \nYou don’t have to face this alone\nIf you or someone you care about is affected by a brain tumour\, support is available. Our services are here to help you navigate the emotional\, practical\, and everyday challenges — including those that may not be visible to others. \nGet support\nHelp make the hidden impact visible\nBy donating today\, you help ensure that people affected by brain tumours are not left to face the hidden impact alone. Your support helps fund emotional support\, trusted information\, and awareness that brings understanding where it’s most needed. \nDonate today\nAdd Brain Tumour Awareness Month to your calendar\nStay connected throughout March and help keep the hidden impact visible.
URL:https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/event/btam-2026/
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday 2025
DESCRIPTION:Give Your Way this Giving Tuesday\nA global celebration of generosity\, taking place on 2 December 2025. It’s a chance to support in whatever way feels right for you — from donating or fundraising to spreading the word and sharing your story. \n \n\nEvent details\nDate: 2 December 2025Location: AnywhereCost: FreeCategory: Awareness Day / Get Involved \n\nGiving Tuesday is a global day of generosity dedicated to celebrating all the ways people can support the causes they care about. This year’s theme\, Give Your Way\, encourages everyone to get involved in the way that feels right for them — from donating or fundraising\, to volunteering\, sharing your story\, or simply spreading the word. \nJoin Brain Tumour Support this Giving Tuesday and discover meaningful ways to make a difference. \nExplore Giving Tuesday \n 
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