Our Scientific and
Medical Advisory Board ensure a solid profile for research and our Annual
Educational Conference provides a focal point for dynamic discussions within
the UK brain tumour community.
WE WORK TO
THE CHALLENGE
We challenge the notion that brain tumours are a rare form of cancer and seek to educate policymakers and the lay public regarding the profound and complex impact that brain tumours have on the lives of those affected.
THE FACTS
For the facts about brain tumours click here.
Cautionary Note- Facts about brain tumours are a statistical guide based on averages. They do not tell us how an individual will respond to treatment
WORK OUTSTANDING
Research is grossly under funded; support for those affected is fragmented and inadequate.
WORKING TOGETHER
Our staff, volunteers and supporters worked steadfastly to convert this unacceptable situation through action and hope
Need Information or Support?
Telephone our confidential Helpline on 0845 4500 386 - open from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday. We are a member of the Helplines Association.
When someone is diagnosed with a brain tumour, having treatment, is living with a brain tumour or knows someone who has died from a brain tumour, we recognise that these are confusing and anxious times for everyone involved.
We also know that it is difficult to find information and support. Our telephone, letter, email and internet support services offer a skilled ear and understanding, whatever your query or concern, allowing you to ‘talk’ in confidence.
Brain Tumour UK Support services are concerned with all the issues around the impact of brain tumours. Our friendly and informative staff and volunteers will do their best to answer your questions, listen to your concerns and provide up-to-date information when you need it.
We also have ongoing support through our telephone chat groups or support groups with relaxed meetings near you.
We can provide:
We are unable to provide:
However, we are able to signpost you to other organisation who deal with these issues.
Brain Tumour UK is a member of the Telephone Helplines Association.
Information
We
have access to an ever-increasing store of information, either in the form of
booklets or leaflets, or as contact details for specialist organisations where
this is more appropriate.
Support
Telephone our
confidential Helpline on 0845 4500 386
We are here to listen to your concerns.
For more information click here
Email
We can answer queries or hear the issues you would like to tell us through
support@braintumouruk.org.uk.
Weblink
You can also send a message to us through our
Contact Page
and we will get back to you.
Letter
If you would like to write to us, please send a letter to:
Support
Brain Tumour UK
Tower House
Latimer Park
Chesham
Bucks HP5 1TU
Support Groups
We can help you meet up with others who are going through a similar
experience.for friendship and support.
Phone Pals
We can link you up by phone with others who are going through a similar
experience for friendship and support.
For
further information on any of these services give us a phone on
0845 4500 386
If you need emergency help and support when the Brain Tumour UK Support Services are closed then call:
NHS Direct: telephone 0845 4647 or see www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS Scotland: telephone 0845 242424 or see www.nhs24.com
The Samaritans: telephone 0845 7909090 or see www.samaritans.org.uk
GO ON USE YOUR HEAD TO HELP US TO HELP OTHERS
For more information email
BRO. Steven C. Roofe R.O.H. P.P.G.P. Grand waiter 2007
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