Category: Support

Louise Robinson, from Nottingham Children’s Hospital, shares her advice and talks about some organisations who may be able to help you build relationships with your child’s school.

This blog covers top tips for helping your child to return to school after diagnosis or treatment.

The information we provide to help schools understand the needs of pupils diagnosed with a brain tumour has been praised by the British Medical Association

If a heatwave leaves you wishing you could switch your beach umbrella for your rain brolly, you’re not alone. So, we’ve put together our seven top tips to keep cool in the heat.

We are excited to share a vlog from Penelope Hart-Spencer, who is a Health Play Specialist.

A specialist travel insurance provider answers your questions on travel insurance for a child with a brain tumour.

The first in our series of virtual information events for parents and carers of a child with a brain tumour.

Today marks the 70th birthday of the National Health Service and The Brain Tumour Charity would like to celebrate all that it has done for our community

Eve Kelleher, Head of Information and Support, explains why getting your affairs in order is not something to put off.

Many people tell us that living with a brain tumour diagnosis can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation so we’ve pulled together some top tips to help you tackle it

The resources have been developed in response to a nationwide gap in information. They will improve the quality of life for those affected

Gideon Burrows has written his second book with personal stories, experiences, statistics and information, helped by a huge amount of people directly affected

The Wilderness Centre will host The Brain Tumour Charity’s Gloucestershire Family day next month as part of the charity’s commitment to supporting all those affected by this devastating disease.

As part of our commitment to improving life today for those affected by brain tumours, we’re excited to announce the expansion of our support offering as we roll out Live Chat

In a profoundly moving and honest account, Sarah Pullen describes the heart-breaking reality of life after her son Silas’s brain tumour diagnosis in her new book, A Mighty Boy.

Our new Young Adult Service aims to help young people aged 16-30 feel less isolated after devastating diagnosis

Over the last three years, The Brain Tumour Charity has expressed concerns about the assessment criteria used for Personal Independence Payments (PIPs), and their impact on people affected by a brain tumour.

Our Director of Services and Influencing, Emma Tingley, shares her thoughts on navigating the system after a brain tumour diagnosis, and our recently launched Patient Guide.

Our Patient Guide launches today to help people living with a brain tumour better navigate the healthcare system.

Our Director of Services and Influencing, Emma Tingley, discusses the importance of sharing your experiences and talking about the effects of a brain tumour.

Crieff, Perthshire will host the fun-filled activity day for children with a brain tumour and their families on Sat 3 September.

‘Losing My Place: The Reality of Childhood with a Brain Tumour’, the third report from our Life with a Brain Tumour project – the most comprehensive study of its kind, is published today.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released an updated edition of the 2007 Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System.

Cancer patient James McNaught has designed ‘Cancer on board’ badges to help him get a seat on public transport. The 45-year-old civil servant spent three months travelling on the Tube to University College Hospital.