Category: Support

We teamed up with Neuro-oncology specific Speech and Language Therapist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Julie Emerson, to share some tips and techniques to help with speech problems and communication difficulties.

Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr Nick Mooney, offers advice on how best to start talking with your family and friends about brain tumours.

For anyone diagnosed with a long-term illness, mental health problems are all too common, and we know that those with a brain tumour are no different.

Last Wednesday, a team of ten spent a morning at the Olympic Aquatics Centre with our High Profile Supporter and Olympian Tom Daley

Our community and Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s Hospital London, Charlotte Robinson shares top tips to help you cope with change.

Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr Roberta Bowie, explains why one of the most important things you can do for your child is simply to listen to them.

Dr Katherine Carpenter shares seven reasons why starting those important conversations, and opening up about your feelings and experiences early on, really can make a significant difference to your wellbeing.

12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who truly understand what life is like when you’re diagnosed with a brain tumour.

12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who understand what life is like when someone you love has a brain tumour.

When you’re living with a brain tumour or supporting someone, it can be hard to prioritise your wellbeing. But looking after your emotional, physical and psychological needs is important.

Sara Challice, who cared for her husband Neil for 13 years, shares some of her tips on how to make things easier over the Christmas period.

With the holiday season upon us, we asked Sara Robson, a Specialist Allied Health Professional, to share some of her tips for managing fatigue in everyday life.

Beth was diagnosed with two brain tumours in 2014 whilst studying at university, she shares her experiences.

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