Brain tumours helplines
NHS
Brain Tumour Charity
Helpline: 0808 800 0004
The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity. We fund scientific and clinical research into brain tumours and offer support and information to those affected. If you have been affected by the diagnosis of a brain tumour, please call our Support & Info Line number listed above. We’re here for you every step of the way.
Macmillan Cancer SupportHelpline: 0808 808 0000Brain Tumours
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help.
HeadSmart
10 children and teenagers are diagnosed with a brain tumour every week in the UK, that's more than one a day. HeadSmart is raising national awareness of the common signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children and teenagers by equipping parents, the public and healthcare professionals with the information they need.
Brainstrust
Helpline: 01983 292 405
Brainstrust is the brain tumour charity that offers a unique support service to people who are coping with a brain tumour. We provide pragmatic support and advice from the point of diagnosis. We can do this because of our experience battling brain cancer, our unique network of advisors, and our supporters in the medical, scientific and nursing community.
Brain Tumour Support
Support line: 01454 422701
Brain Tumour Support delivers specialist, personalised support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour. Help is available at any point from diagnosis and for as long as it is needed, including after bereavement. The experienced support team also provides in-house specialist counselling, an expert finance and welfare benefits service for guidance and practical support, and online information and groups for help 24/7.
The Brain and Spine Foundation
Helpline: 0808 808 1000www.brainandspine.org.uk
The Brain and Spine Helpline is staffed by neuroscience nurses and other health professionals. It covers all neurological conditions, from the fairly common to the very rare, and can offer information and support on any medical or related social and emotional issues of concern. The service answers queries by telephone, letter or email as well as providing an opportunity for people to share their experiences of having a neurological condition on the discussion forum.