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How to Get Help
Taking a break during brain scans
Brain Cancer charities in the UK support a range of help services which you can draw upon whether you are a patient, a carer, a friend or a relative. There are telephone helplines, email help addresses, online forums, support groups and special funds.
Telephone Help Lines
Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust Helpline: 0845 130 9733
Brain Tumour UK Helpline: 0845 4500 386
Brain and Spine Foundation Helpline: 0800 808 1000
Brainstrust Helpline: 01983 292405
Brain Tumour Action (Scotland) 0131 466 3116
Brainwaves (Northern Ireland) 028 9335 3995
Support Groups
Brain Tumour Research maintain a comprehensive list of support groups which meet around the UK. Click here for the list.
Online Forums
Brain Tumour Action run an active online help forum – click here for more details and to join.
Special Funds
The Denny Care and Relief Fund was founded in1998 to provide financial assistance to those diagnosed with a brain tumour and their affected families or carers with a view to enabling them to enjoy an improved quality of life and independence in the community. Following submission of an application form and supporting documentation, and consideration by the Fund’s Assessment Panel, one-off grants of up to £500 may be awarded. The Fund is administered by Brain Tumour UK – contact them on 0845 4500 386.
Help by Email
Hammer Out (South West England)
Brain Tumour Action (Scotland)
Brainwaves (Northern Ireland)
