Category: Support

After the launch of our new free counselling service for those affected by a brain tumour, we spoke to three people who accessed the service during its pilot.

OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity joins forces with The Brain Tumour Charity to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours.

The Platinum Champions Awards are in honour of Her Majesty The Queen and launched by the Royal Voluntary Service in 2022. Two recipients of this prestigious awards are key supporters of The Brain Tumour Charity; Heather Dearie and Iain McLean.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, some of those we’ve helped through the Relationship Support Service were kind enough to share their experiences.

Some hints and tips on how you can support your child/children when they are showing signs of stress and anxiety.

The theme for World Cancer Day 2022 is “Closing the Care Gap” and we wanted to mark the occasion to shout about how we’re living that theme.

Our Optical Engagement Manager, Lorcan Butler, is delighted to be partnering with opticians and optometrists in Scotland to help diagnose brain tumours earlier.

This Volunteers’ Week, we hear from three volunteers who are giving their time to propel us closer to a cure

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Denise, our experienced benefits adviser, answers your questions about how coronavirus might affect your employment and/or benefits. Updated 3 August 2021.

Coronavirus is having a knock on effect on the treatment of brain tumours. So here’s some information about what’s happening, the reasons for changes and some advice on how to cope. Update – 07 January 2021.

We’ve collected all the answers from our recent virtual coronavirus Q&A with expert medical professionals from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and The Walton Centre.

If you have potential symptoms of a brain tumour, or an existing diagnosis with recurring symptoms, it’s important not to delay seeking advice, even during the covid-19 pandemic.

A family which receives help and support from The Brain Tumour Charity will be featuring in a Children in Need DIY SOS Big Build special this week on BBC1.

Our Optical Engagement Manager gives his top tips for supporting children who experience changes in vision because of a brain tumour or its treatment.

Not knowing what the future may hold, or losing some control of day-to-day life, can make us feel insecure, leading to anxiety and worry. Here we share tips on ways to cope with change and uncertainty.

After being told she no longer needs to shield, Grace Latter tells us how she’s coping with her new-found freedom.

The ongoing pandemic has hit our community of people affected by a brain tumour diagnosis hard.

We’ve a limited stock of our iconic bandanas up for grabs to repurpose into COVID-19 facemasks.

Our Head of Talent, Laura Smith, shares her thoughts on the daunting prospect of returning to work after the covid-19 pandemic.

The demand for support services has increased during the Coronavirus crisis, throwing into stark contrast the need for support for so many people facing a brain tumour diagnosis and treatment.

To celebrate Carers Week, Sara Challice, who cared for her husband Neal for 13 years after his brain tumour diagnosis, shares her top tips to help carers look after their own wellbeing.

While coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought a lot of society to a standstill, we know that for those diagnosed with a brain tumour – things aren’t on pause.

Daniel shares his story of his brain tumour diagnosis and how his treatment and care has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.