Brain tumour support groups
Brain tumour support groups give you an opportunity to share experiences and meet others that are facing similar challenges. In many cases, health and social care professionals from the local area also attend the support groups to provide expert information.
We host our own online support groups, but don’t host in-person support groups. For this, we have a directory of a number of support groups throughout the UK.
Find your region in the list below for more information on your nearest group.
Prefer to join online?
Our online support groups are a great place to connect with other people affected by a brain tumour and share your experiences.
Brain tumour support groups by region
Below you’ll find a list of regions and some of the support groups available in those areas.
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Cambridge
This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month between 10:30am and 11:30am and is held at Maggie’s Wallace Centre on the Addenbrooke’s Campus. The group is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour. You can join the group both in person and online, via Zoom.
Group details
Cambridge Maggie’s Wallace Centre
21 Milton House
Puddicombe Way (on the Addenbrooke’s Campus)
Cambridge
CB2 0AD
For further information please contact the Cambridge Maggie’s Wallace Centre on 01223 249220 or by sending an email to cambridge@maggies.org
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Southwark
This is a new group in Nunhead, Peckham run by Ask Erwin, which is unfortunately not yet running. However, Ask Erwin are keen to change that and are currently recruiting new members.
If you are interested in meeting for a Brain Tumour Support Group in the Southwark area, please send an email to info@askerwin.org or call 0207 450 5442
Hillingdon
This support group is run by Hillingdon Brain Tumour & Injury Group for anyone affected by a brain tumour or brain injury.
The group is held at the Eastcote Community Centre every Thursday between 10am – 1pm. The sessions are open to anyone who has been affected by a brain tumour or brain injury, whether you are a patient, a family member, a friend or a carer.
Group details
Eastcote Community Centre
Southbourne Gardens
2 Oak Grove
Eastcote
Middlesex
HA4 8UFFor further information, please email Becky at Beckybraintumourinjurycharity@gmail.com or call her on 07769323142
South London
This monthly support group is open to patients, their carers and family members.
This support group takes place on the first Monday of the month, between 2:30-4:00pm. Meetings are currently online, but they hope to move back to Kings College Hospital soon. The group offers a friendly and informal opportunity to meet others going through a similar experience. Patients, family and friends are all welcome, and you don’t have to have been treated at Kings College Hospital to attend.
For more information, please contact the Neuro-oncology nurses on 0203 299 1354 or email kch-tr.neuro-oncologynurses@nhs.net
West London
The group is open to adults affected by a brain tumour, including friends and relatives of those living with a brain tumour.
It offers a chance to share experiences and issues relating to living with or caring for someone with a brain tumour, facilitated by a Cancer Support Speclist. Some meetings include a guest speaker. The group meets on a monthly basis, on the second Tuesday of each month between 12pm and 1:30pm.
Group details
Maggie’s London
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RFFor more information, please contact the London Maggie’s: 020 7386 1750 or email london@maggiescentres.org
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High Wycombe
Everyone is welcome to join this support group in High Wycombe held at Butterfly House
Meetings are relaxed and friendly, you are welcome to come and leave meetings at any point. Unfortunately the group is temporarily on hold, so please use the contact details below to find out more information.
Group details
South Buckinghamshire Community Hospice
Kingswood Park
High Wycombe
HP13 6GRFor more information please contact the Nurse Specialist on 01296 316097
Isle of Wight
The Wight Brainy Bunch support group aims to provide a confidential and supportive environment where patients, family members and carers can come along for an informal chat, advice from a qualified counsellor, share their own experiences or simply have a cup of coffee and take time out.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month, from 6-7pm.
Group details
Wessex Cancer Trust Support Centre
Lugley Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5HD21For more information please contact the Wight Brainy Bunch on 07850 255984 or email them at info@thewightbrainybunch.org.uk
Romford
This friendly group in Romford, not far from Queen’s Hospital, is for anyone affected by a brain tumour.
The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month between 1pm and 3pm and is held at The Salvation Army Centre. The group is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour. If unable to meet in person, they meet via Zoom.
Group details
The Salvation Army Centre
High Street
Romford
RM1 1JJIf you’re interested in joining the group, please contact Anne by emailing dellows@hotmail.com
Surrey
This brain tumour networking group offers a friendly and informal opportunity to meet others going through a similar experience in a facilitated group.
The group is led by a cancer support specialist who is based at Maggie’s at The Royal Marsden, but you do not need to be a patient under the Royal Marsden to attend the group. They are based in Sutton, but you can live in any area to attend the virtual sessions.
For more information, please contact Maggie’s at The Royal Marsden on 02039823141 or by emailing Maggies.royalmarsden@maggiescentres.org
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Bristol
This group is run by the organisation Brain Tumour Support and offers the opportunity for people to connect with other patients and families in Bristol. The environment is relaxed and friendly, with tea and coffee, and the opportunity to chat, share experiences and gain information.
For more information please contact Brain Tumour Support on 01454 422 701 or send an email to support@braintumoursupport.co.uk. You can also find out more on their website.
Cornwall
The organisation Brain Tumour Support run both online and in-person support groups for anyone affected by a brain tumour in Cornwall.
For more information about joining the groups, please contact Brain Tumour Support on 01454 422 701, send an email to support@braintumoursupport.co.uk or visit their website.
Devon
Brain Tumour Support run this online support group for anyone affected by a brain tumour
The group offers the opportunity for people to connect with other patients and families in Devon through fortnightly zoom meet-ups.
For more information about joining the group, please contact Brain Tumour Support on 01454 422 701 or send an email to support@braintumoursupport.co.uk or visit their website.
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Leicester
This monthly support group in Leicester is run by Brainwaves for patients, family members or anyone affected by a brain tumour.
The group is held on the first Thursday of the month at the Helen Webb House. The meetings run from 2 – 4pm. Brainwaves may also be able to support with transport to and from the sessions, if needed.
Group details
Helen Webb House
35 West Leigh Road
Leicester
LE3 0HHFor more information please contact Courtney Nangle at courtney.nangle@sy-cs.org.uk or call 0116 223 0055.
Lincoln
This Lincolnshire support group is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour.
The meetings occur on various dates, times and venues throughout the year. There are often guest speakers and the group organises additional outings throughout the year.
For more information please contact 07757 102418 or email Joanna@lbtsg.co.uk. You can also find out more on their website.
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Shrewsbury
This group is run by the organisation Brain Tumour Support and offers the opportunity for people to connect with other patients and families in Shrewsbury. The environment is relaxed and friendly, with tea and coffee, and the opportunity to chat, share experiences and gain information.
For more information please contact Brain Tumour Support on 01454 422 701 or send an email to support@braintumoursupport.co.uk. You can also find out more on their website.
Stoke-on-Trent
This group is also run by the organisation Brain Tumour Support and offers the opportunity for people to connect with other patients and families in Stoke-on-Trent. The environment is relaxed and friendly, with tea and coffee, and the opportunity to chat, share experiences and gain information.
For more information please contact Brain Tumour Support on 01454 422 701 or send an email to support@braintumoursupport.co.uk. You can also find out more on their website.
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Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Get togethers in Yorkshire are primarily ran by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) for anyone affected by a brain tumour
These groups welcome people living with a brain tumour, their carers and family members.
For more details please contact the team at YBTC on 0113 340 0111 or by emailing support@yorksbtc.org.uk or visit their website.
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Newcastle
A support group in Newcastle for everyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. This support group is held at the Maggies Centre in Freeman Hospital and is on the first Wednesday of every month between 11am – 1230pm.
Group details
Maggies Centre
Freeman Hospital
Melville Grove
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE7 7NUIf you are interested in joining this group, please contact the Neuro-Oncology CNS team on 01912823739 or email nuth.newcastlehospitalsneurooncology@nhs.net
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Liverpool
The Liverpool Brain Tumour Support Group is open to patients, their carers and family members.
The meetings are held at The Cancer Centre and aim to allow people to talk freely about their experiences. The meetings are held on the second Monday of every month between 1-2pm.
Group details
The Cancer Centre
Clatterbridge RoadBebington
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH63 4JDFor more information please contact the Maggies Centre on 01513 344 301.
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Edinburgh
Brain Tumour Action runs a friendly monthly support group in Edinburgh.
For more information, please contact Alice McGregor on 0131 334 3609, or contact Maggie’s Edinburgh on 0131 537 3131 or by emailing edinburgh@maggies.org
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Cardiff
This group is run by the organisation Brain Tumour Support and offers the opportunity for people to connect with other patients and families in Cardiff. The environment is relaxed and friendly, with tea and coffee, and the opportunity to chat, share experiences and gain information. This group runs on the first Friday of every month between 2 – 3.30pm.
Group details
Maggies’s Cardiff
The Chris McGuigan Building
Velindre Centre
Cardiff
CF14 2TQFor more information please contact Brain Tumour Support on 01454 422 701 or send an email to support@braintumoursupport.co.uk. You can also find out more on their website.
Swansea
A local support group in Swansea for everyone affected by a brain tumour.
Maggie’s in Swansea run a support group at their centre within the grounds of Singleton hospital in Swansea. The group welcomes people who are living with a brain tumour, as well as their families and friends. The group runs on the 4th Thursday of every month at 11am.
Group details
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
SA2 8QLFor more information about the group, and how to attend, please contact Maggie’s Swansea directly on 01792 200 000
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Jersey
Jersey Brain Tumour Charity offer support to anyone affected by a brain tumour, regardless of the time of diagnosis and who it is that has been affected.
Together with the “Brainy Buddies Network” they provide a free monthly coffee morning programme.
They meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
Group details
St Paul’s Centre
Lower Hall
New StreetThey also offer ways to connect by phone or email.
Find out more and get involved by contacting admin@jerseybraintumour.com or visiting Jersey Brain Tumour Charity’s website.
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Brain Tumour Support run several online support groups for those affected by a brain tumour, no matter where you are located in the UK. These groups include specific support for low grade, high grade, for families and friends and a men’s support group. For more information on these, visit their website.
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