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Support services: Your pathway to support

Comprehensive support designed to meet your needs, available when you need it

Support solutions to navigate your journey

Embarking on the journey after a brain tumour diagnosis can feel overwhelming. At Brain Tumour Support, we understand the challenges you may face, from navigating complex healthcare systems to adjusting to a ‘new normal’. You don’t have to face this journey alone. Our dedicated team is here to provide you with the guidance and support you need every step of the way.

  • Support line: Reach out for immediate assistance and guidance through our dedicated support line, offering compassionate support and helpful resources to individuals and families affected by brain tumours.
  • Counselling: Experience the invaluable support of counselling, offering emotional guidance, coping mechanisms, and a confidential space to openly express emotions and navigate the challenges of a brain tumour diagnosis.
  • Support groups: Discover a welcoming community where individuals affected by brain tumours come together to share experiences, find understanding, and foster a sense of belonging through our support groups and sessions.
  • Facebook Support Forum: Access round-the-clock support and camaraderie through our online Facebook Support Forum, providing a continuous lifeline of assistance and unity for those impacted by brain tumours.
  • Benefits service: Gain access to expert advice and assistance with navigating benefits and financial support options tailored to your specific needs and circumstances, providing crucial assistance during challenging times.

Thank you, Brain Tumour Support, for being our constant support system and showing us that even in the midst of adversity, we are never alone.

 

Find out more about our support groups and sessions

Discover the extensive range of support groups and sessions tailored to individuals impacted by any type or grade of brain tumour. Whether you're a patient, family member, friend, or caregiver, our support services are designed to meet your unique needs and circumstances.

Support groups

Support and informational sessions in-person and online via Zoom for patients, carers, family and carers across the UK.

 

Support groups

Supporting family

We believe patients and their families should have access to tools and services that can help them get the support they need.

 

Supporting others

Counselling

Counselling helps patients, family members, friends and caregivers navigate their way through their brain tumour diagnosis.

 

Counselling

Facebook Support Forum

Our online Facebook Support Forum supports anyone affected by any kind of brain tumour and provides friendly peer-to-peer support 24/7.

 

Join our Facebook Forum

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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Free resources to download

New to Brain Tumour Support and not sure where to start? Our free guide “Introduction to our support services” explains everything we offer and how to access it. It is also available in Welsh — both versions are free to download from our booklets and resources page.

Living with the hidden impact of a brain tumour

A brain tumour diagnosis can affect far more than treatment or recovery. Many people experience ongoing emotional, practical and everyday challenges that aren't always visible to others.

Whatever you are facing — as a patient, a family member or someone supporting a person you love — you don't have to navigate it alone.

If you recognise your own experience, or want to better understand the support available, explore stories from others in our community who have faced similar challenges.

Explore our community stories
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Finding the support you need

Explore our comprehensive range support services and resources below and take the first step towards finding the support you deserve.

Benefits and finances

Understand the benefits and grants that may be available to you.

 

Benefits and finance advice

Health and wellbeing

Learn about the benefits of exercise, nutrition and staying healthy.

 

Staying healthy

Resources

Find information and advice from our library of brain tumour support resources.

 

Browse our resource library

Work

Get support with work-related issues you may face after your diagnosis.

 

Your rights at work

Travel

Find out more about travelling in the UK or abroad, and driving.

 

Travel

Your rights in the NHS

Find out more about what you should expect from NHS services.

 

Your rights in the NHS
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Richard’s story

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