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4 February 2025 4 February 2025

Brain Tumour Support planning to bring early intervention support to Wales

Thanks to an award from the National Lottery Community Fund Wales, Brain Tumour Support is delighted to be starting on a programme of work designed to bring early intervention support for brain tumour patients and their families in Wales.

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14 October 2024 14 October 2024

Special prize draw thanks to Brook Green Supply

Brain Tumour Support is extremely grateful for the support of London-based Brook Green Supply through their generous donation of an amazing prize for our current Crowdfunder. Entry to the prize draw gives the opportunity to win a hospitality package for…

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30 September 2024 30 September 2024

How support groups showed me I am not alone

Sammy was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016 and lives with the long-term management of both the physical and mental impact that the diagnosis has had on her life. Finding support and connection with others who are facing similar…

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20 June 2024 20 June 2024

Brain Tumour Support CEO steps down

Brain Tumour Support’s Founder and CEO steps down after 21 years.

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1 March 2024 1 March 2024

Urgent SOS Appeal: Help save Brain Tumour Support Services

Supporting families through Brain Tumour Awareness Month Amidst Brain Tumour Awareness Month (BTAM), individuals grappling with brain tumour diagnoses and their families face unprecedented challenges. Brain Tumour Support (BTS) launches an urgent SOS Appeal, drawing inspiration from real-life stories like…

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2 February 2024 2 February 2024

Brain Tumour Support supporting the community thanks to National Lottery funding

Brain Tumour Support is helping brain tumour patients and their families across Wales, thanks to National Lottery players. The funding will help to cover four months of specialist support, bringing it closer to communities where isolation can be a particular…

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26 January 2024 26 January 2024

Memories of Paul Mitchell

The 26th of January is always a poignant day for us at Brain Tumour Support, being the date that Paul Mitchell died from a grade 4 glioblastoma, aged just 37. Paul was the inspiration behind the two decades of work…

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1 August 2023 1 August 2023

Our in-person support groups – what to expect

Are you thinking about coming along to one of our in-person support groups, but curious if it’s the right fit for you? Would you benefit from support and guidance from the brain tumour community, but are unsure what to expect?

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31 July 2023 31 July 2023

The challenge of loneliness and the value of human connection

Brain Tumour Support’s CEO and Founder, Tina Mitchell Skinner, shares her thoughts on the importance of connection.

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31 July 2023 31 July 2023

Men’s Support Group – creating a safe space

Brain Tumour Support Professional, Dave Haq, talks about his experience of supporting men through the complex and often emotional journey triggered by a brain tumour diagnosis.

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30 June 2023 30 June 2023

Connecting worldwide at the IBTA Summit

Brain Tumour Support Services Manager, Lucy Wilkinson, looks back on IBTA Summit.

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16 June 2023 16 June 2023

Coping with grief on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday and as with many ‘special days’, it can be a source of mixed emotions.

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