News
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  Your support was key to our Third Sector’s Charity of the Year 2018 awardAt last night’s charity awards ceremony, we were crowned Charity of the Year 2018 
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  Jack Morris CBE appointed chair of trusteesWe are delighted to announce the appointment of Jack Morris CBE as our new chair of trustees 
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  Launching our new gift in Wills campaignOur powerful campaign, Leave Nothing Unsaid. Leave Nothing Undone, uses supporters’ stories to support and inspire others 
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  Update from the Less Survivable Cancers TaskforceCameron Miller, Head of Policy & Public Affairs highlights our recommendations for the NHS long term plan 
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  The Scotland Steering Committee at the Scottish ParliamentCameron Miller, Head of Policy & Public Affairs, reports from the day’s proceedings 
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  Halting the ‘immortality’ mechanism in glioblastomasA team of researchers have identified a new therapeutic target in glioblastoma cells that could halt the aggressive growth of this tumour type 
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  The Lewis Moody Foundation raises over £1million for people affected by brain tumoursThe milestone galvanises the drive for support and research into brain tumours 
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  Less Survivable Cancer Taskforce doubling survivable statementToday sees the launch of the Less Survivable Cancer Taskforce’s campaign to double five-year survival for each of the six less survivable cancers 
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  Our partnership with BECGWe are delighted to announce that Built Environment Communications Group (BECG) have chosen The Brain Tumour Charity as their charity of the year. 
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  The Copping’s story – walking for a cureMy youngest son James was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2014 when he was just three years old. 
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  My benefits experienceA guest blog from Jason about his struggle to get the benefits he is entitled to after being diagnosed with an Astrocytoma brain tumour. 
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  Keeping cool in the heatIf 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. 
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  Outpatient appointments – what to bring and how to prepareA guest blog from 17 year old Kaleb about what to bring and how to prepare for a day care medical appointment. 
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  Enjoy a long weekend your wayAs we come to one of the last bank holidays of the year, it’s time to make the most of it and enjoy the summer season! 
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  Scientists discover a chemical that can kill glioblastoma cellsLaboratory experiments show that a synthetic chemical is able to shut off glioblastoma cells’ energy source, leading to cell death 
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  The Brain Tumour Charity submits DCVax®-L consultation responseThis week The Charity submitted its patient organisation consultation response about the potentially-groundbreaking new treatment DCVax®-L. 
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  Blue Apple PartnershipWe are delighted to announce that Blue Apple have chosen The Brain Tumour Charity as their charity of the year. 
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  Daily life in the school holidaysWe are excited to share a vlog from Penelope Hart-Spencer, who is a Health Play Specialist. 
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  Travel insurance for children with a brain tumourA specialist travel insurance provider answers your questions on travel insurance for a child with a brain tumour. 
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  Holidays and breaks for families with a brain tumourThe first in our series of virtual information events for parents and carers of a child with a brain tumour. 
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  National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES)Last Friday (27th July), the findings of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2017 (NCPES) were published. 
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  Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill passes final Parliamentary hurdleThe Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill has just passed its third reading in the House of Lords and is expected to come into force in April 2020. 
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  The Brain Tumour Charity finalist for Charity of the Year – Third Sector AwardsWe are delighted to be finalists for Charity of the Year, Annual Report and Fundraising Event for the Third Sector Awards. 
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  Developments for the European Medicines AgencyOn Tuesday night, MPs in Westminster adopted an amendment to the Trade Bill which indicates support for the United Kingdom remaining in the regulatory framework of the European Medicines Agency (EMA)