Understand what financial support may be available to you, including benefits, grants and practical guidance with applications and eligibility. We can help you make sense of the system at a time when everything feels overwhelming.
A brain tumour diagnosis can bring sudden practical pressures — from finances and benefits to work, travel and understanding your rights within the NHS. These everyday challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already processing so much. You don’t have to manage them alone. Our practical support services are here to provide clear guidance, trusted information and personalised help at every stage.
Everyday life can change quickly after a brain tumour diagnosis. Alongside appointments and treatment, there can be questions about money, work, travel, rights and wellbeing that feel just as urgent.
Whether you’re planning ahead or responding to new challenges, these practical support areas are here to help you feel more informed, more confident and less alone in navigating what comes next.
Understand what financial support may be available to you, including benefits, grants and practical guidance with applications and eligibility. We can help you make sense of the system at a time when everything feels overwhelming.
A brain tumour diagnosis can affect your working life, whether you’re employed or self-employed. Explore information about work and employment, and speak to our Support Team about your circumstances and where to find further guidance.
Explore guidance and resources to help you look after your wellbeing, plan journeys and understand your rights.
Explore ways to manage fatigue and anxiety, support your wellbeing and make everyday life easier.
Find clear information about brain tumours, treatment and everyday life, with guides you can read at your own pace.
Plan journeys with guidance on driving, travel insurance and travelling with a brain tumour.
Understand your rights as a patient, including referrals, second opinions and what to expect from NHS care.
Organise important information and record your wishes at your own pace. Explore LastSay to help you begin planning ahead, when you feel ready.
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You don’t have to work everything out on your own. Whether you have questions about money, work or everyday life, our Support Team can listen and help you explore your next steps.
Our support is free and confidential, for anyone affected by a brain tumour.
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Meet Richard, whose resilience and determination transformed his life after a challenging battle with a brain tumour diagnosis. Discover how our support groups and counselling services played a pivotal role in his recovery journey.
My counsellor saved my life – it’s as simple as that. She just said the right things at the right time. I still have dark moments, but they pass. My family and my Support Group keep me going.
After two rounds of brain surgery and chemotherapy, Richard hit an all-time low and felt suicidal. But he says that attending one of our Support Groups as well as specialist support from our Brain Tumour Support counsellor saved his life.
Read Richard’s story