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NHS launch ‘NHS App’ in GP Practices across England
Yesterday NHS England began the roll-out of the new NHS App across six regions in England
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The last day of the 2018 Labour Party conference
Cameron Miller, our Head of Policy & Public Affairs, reports from day three at the 2018 Labour Party annual conference
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Day three at the 2018 Labour Party annual conference
Kielan Arblaster, our Policy & Public Affairs Assistant, reports from day three at the 2018 Labour Party annual conference
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Day two at the 2018 Labour Party annual conference
Monday marked the Policy team speaking and engaging with MPs and delegates for the second day of the 2018 Labour Party annual conference. Kielan Arblaster reports
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The Brain Tumour Charity at the Labour Party 2018 annual conference
Kielan Arblaster, our Policy & Public Affairs Assistant, reports from the conference
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Tocagen completes recruitment for a Phase 3 clinical trial for high-grade gliomas
Tocagen, a clinical-stage, cancer-selective gene therapy company, recently announced that it has completed patient enrolment approximately three months ahead of schedule for their Toca 5 Phase 3 clinical trial
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Your support was key to our Third Sector’s Charity of the Year 2018 award
At last night’s charity awards ceremony, we were crowned Charity of the Year 2018
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Jack Morris CBE appointed chair of trustees
We 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 campaign
Our 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 Taskforce
Cameron 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 Parliament
Cameron Miller, Head of Policy & Public Affairs, reports from the day’s proceedings
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Halting the ‘immortality’ mechanism in glioblastomas
A 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 tumours
The milestone galvanises the drive for support and research into brain tumours
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Less Survivable Cancer Taskforce doubling survivable statement
Today 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 BECG
We 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 cure
My youngest son James was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2014 when he was just three years old.
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My benefits experience
A 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 heat
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.
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Outpatient appointments – what to bring and how to prepare
A 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 way
As 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 cells
Laboratory 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 response
This week The Charity submitted its patient organisation consultation response about the potentially-groundbreaking new treatment DCVax®-L.
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Blue Apple Partnership
We 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 holidays
We are excited to share a vlog from Penelope Hart-Spencer, who is a Health Play Specialist.