Personalised emotional and practical support for patients, families and carers — delivered by experienced specialist support professionals.
Supporting someone with a brain tumour can feel overwhelming. Whether you are a partner, parent, friend or colleague, you don’t have to manage this alone. We offer emotional and practical support to help you navigate the challenges that can arise at every stage of the journey.
A brain tumour diagnosis can affect the whole family. Our support groups and counselling sessions provide a compassionate space to share experiences, process emotions and find reassurance at every stage of the journey.
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Whether you are a partner, parent, friend or carer, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Our specialist team offers practical and emotional support at every stage of the journey.
Personalised emotional and practical support for patients, families and carers — delivered by experienced specialist support professionals.
Specialist welfare advice to help you understand your options, access entitled benefits and reduce financial pressure during an already difficult time.
Safe, welcoming spaces to connect with others who understand — available online and in person across the UK.
Join our moderated Facebook Support Forum for 24/7 peer support, shared experiences and understanding from others affected by brain tumours.
Ali’s experience as a caregiver for her vibrant mother, Sylvia, underscores the vital role of support provided by Brain Tumour Support. Through emotional and practical assistance, we helped alleviate loneliness and uncertainty during a challenging time.
And where charities were once the icing on the cake, they’ve now become the cake. Ali Woodhead
Ali’s mum, Sylvia, was vibrant, full of life and bursting with energy belying her 79 years. Her family imagined they would enjoy many more together, until a shocking brain tumour diagnosis meant that those years became weeks. Ali told us…
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