10 ways we can help
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumour, or it’s a family member or friend, we are here to help. We offer a wide range of inclusive and accessible services for everyone affected by a brain tumour, whether it’s low or high grade, adult or child.
Find out more about the information and support we provide for healthcare professional and teachers.
1. Choose your next steps
Our Step by Step interactive guide walks you through what to expect at each stage after your diagnosis. You’ll find questions to ask your healthcare team, suggested actions for you to take and useful resources for you to explore.
2. Speak to our team
Our team is here to listen, support you and help with any information you need. Email us at support@thebraintumourcharity.org, call us using 0808 800 0004 or start a live chat today.
3. Help for children & families
We have a dedicated team specialising in supporting your family and children with advice, events, parents’ groups, education resources, animations and more.
4. Support for young adults
Our Young Adults team and Young Ambassadors focus on supporting 16-30 year olds, with advice and videos, communities, events, employment and education resources and more.
5. Just diagnosed?
Our Information Pack gives you everything you need to know in one manageable package. Perfect for if you, or someone you know, has just been diagnosed.
6. Hear about other people
Connect directly with other people affected by a brain tumour diagnosis in our online support groups on Facebook, HealthUnlocked and Instagram.
7. Use BRIAN to take control
Our BRIAN app will help you manage your experience day-to-day and the data you input will help accelerate research into brain tumours.
8. Meet others who understand
Join one of our online meet ups, where you can connect with others going through similar experiences. And we hope we can see you in person soon too!
9. Look after your relationships
Our free relationship counselling from Relate can help strengthen your relationships, whether you’re single at the moment or already part of a couple.
10. Sort out money and benefits
Our free, confidential, expert money and benefits clinic is a partnership with Citizens Advice. Book an appointment to access specialist advice and support.
And three ways you can help us
1. Improve treatment and care
Share your experiences in our Improving Brain Tumour Care surveys. Your feedback will highlight best practice and gaps in care and help us improve care for all.
2. Use your experience to drive change
Your experiences make you an expert. If you’d like to use that expertise to make things better, there are lots of simple opportunities to get involved.
3. Fundraise for us
As part of our inspirational team of fundraisers, you can help us to find a cure faster and make a real difference to the lives of those affected by a brain tumour sooner.