brainstrust patient and carer events
Our Thrive with brainstrust events will help you live better with a brain tumour. Below you can find information about upcoming webinars and meetups, both online and face-to-face. Filter by Patient and Carer events to see what’s happening this month. If you have any questions about our supportive events or would like to book a coaching session, please email hello@brainstrust.org.uk
Colloid Cyst Community – August Online Meetup – Fri 29th 1.00pm
A colloid cyst diagnosis can feel isolating, and accessing reliable information or support isn’t always straightforward. This informal online gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you’re living with a cyst yourself or supporting someone who is, you’re warmly invited to join us. There’s no set agenda – just the […]
Tea and a wee blether – Tues 2nd Sept 2.00pm
Grab a cuppa and join us for tea and a wee blether! This is your chance to meet, chat, and connect with others in our community. It’s for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, and just like our face-to-face meetups, it’s a warm, welcoming, and safe space for you. There’s no agenda – just […]
Art Time – Weds 3rd Sept 10.30am
Come and join us for Art Time – whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete novice, this is a gentle two-hour session to explore how painting can become a mindful, soothing activity. As you focus on the creative process, you may find stresses and worries begin to fade into the background.
Neuro Pilates for the brainstrust community (Online Session with Sammy) -Thurs 4th Sept 10.00am
Join us for a calm, welcoming online Neuro Pilates session designed especially for the brainstrust community. This gentle class focuses on supporting movement, posture, and balance through a specialist Pilates approach tailored to individuals living with neurological conditions — including brain tumours. Led by instructor Sammy Taylor, the session is suitable for all levels and offers a safe, […]
High Grade Brain Tumour Community – Thurs 4th Sept 13.00
This informal online group is for people living with a high grade (grade 3 or 4) brain tumour diagnosis – and their supporters. There’s no set agenda and no pressure to talk. Just join us for a relaxed space to connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through. Whether you feel like sharing […]
Neuroscience Informed Hypnotherapy- Fri 5th Sept 14.00
This session introduces the science of neuroplasticity and how hypnotherapy can ease discomfort, lift mood, and reduce anxiety. Designed for people living with brain tumours and those who care for them, the session also explores psycho-sensory techniques—simple tools you can use any time you feel overwhelmed or off-centre. This session is for people who are […]
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) – Mon 8th Sept 17.00
Join Braintrust for a patient-focused webinar featuring leading neurosurgeon Prof. Ashkan, who will present an overview of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT). He will discuss the clinical indications for LITT, share his experience with the technique, and provide insights into its current use and availability within the UK. This session is ideal for patients and […]
Scanxiety – Hypnotherapy Workshop – Weds 10th Sept 14.00
That familiar wave of worry before a scan? You’re not alone. This session builds on what you’ve already learned and brings fresh focus to understanding and managing scanxiety. We’ll explore how fear affects your body and mind, and help you personalise strategies so you feel more in control of the processes and procedures before, during, […]
Know Your Options: Clinical Trials with Patient Navigators ( All Tumours) – Sept 11th 2.00pm
Clinical trials may offer options when conventional treatments fall short, but finding and understanding them isn’t easy. The process is often complex, time-sensitive, and filled with unfamiliar terms and decisions. That’s why brainstrust joined forces with myTomorrows: to empower individuals living with a brain tumour and their doctors with trusted information and personal guidance in […]
Living with a low grade Glioma – Thurs 11th Sept 16.00
Living with a low grade glioma brain tumour brings about its own challenges. Not only do you have to live with the symptoms that these tumours can bring (epilepsy has a high prevalence rate) but also the uncertain trajectory of a low grade glioma. By low grade we mean grade 2 tumours, and those that […]
Know Your Options: Clinical Trials with Patient Navigators ( All Tumours) -Thurs Sept 11th 14.00
Clinical trials may offer options when conventional treatments fall short, but finding and understanding them isn’t easy. The process is often complex, time-sensitive, and filled with unfamiliar terms and decisions. That’s why brainstrust joined forces with myTomorrows: to empower individuals living with a brain tumour and their doctors with trusted information and personal guidance in […]
Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Group – Fri 12th Sept 13.00
Living with an acoustic neuroma can feel overwhelming at times, and it helps to talk to others who truly understand. This is a friendly, informal online space where you can connect, share experiences, or simply listen in. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or further along in your journey, you’re welcome.
London Meet Up – Fri 12th Sept 15.00
Join us at Pizza Express – London Euston Road for our much-awaited meet-up in Central London. There’s no agenda, it will be a lovely chance to meet and make connections with others going through a similar experience. This is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. Pizza Express on Euston road is a […]
Let’s Get Together in Brighton! – Mon15th Sept 14.00
Location – Louisa Martindale Building Eastern Road Brighton and Hove BN2 5BE We’d love to catch up with you in Brighton. Fiona and Andy are hosting this event so please come along to say hello. Everyone living with a brain tumour is welcome, whether you are a patient or a caregiver. This one is a bit different […]
While I wait – Hypnotherapy Workshop – Weds 17th Sept 14.00
Waiting is hard; the aim of this session is to make it easier. Whether you’re waiting for results, treatment, appointments or something else entirely, this session offers calming, brain-based techniques to keep you grounded and present by using the most contemporary techniques. You’ll learn how to bring clarity and calm into the unknown, using focus […]
AIR GLIO- a focus group for people living with Glioblastoma-Weds 17th Sept 2.00pm
The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre wants to run a feasbility study that explores how serial MRI scans can be used to improve outcomes for patients who are have radiotherapy (RT) for a glioblastoma (GBM). A feasibility study tests whether the study is doable. It maybe that having serial MRI scans during RT could […]
brainstrust bereavement community meet up – Weds 17th Sept 19.00
The grieving process begins at the time of diagnosis. We know that a death caused by a brain tumour is different. Come and be less alone.
Meningioma Matters – Fri 19th Sept 13.00
We know how hard it can be to live with a meningioma – whether you’re a patient or a caregiver. This space is for you. Join us for a gentle, open conversation with others who truly understand. Share how you’re getting on, talk about what you’re finding difficult, or just listen in. There’s no pressure […]
Calmness and Confidence Hypnotherapy Workshop – Weds 24th Sept 19.00
Open to anyone who’s taken part in the core sessions or is a regular at resets, this bonus hypnotherapy session helps you reconnect to your own strength and stability. It’s designed to fit flexibly for those who need it. This session is mostly evening. This session is for people who have attended brainstrust hypnotherapy sessions […]
Colloid Cyst Community – September Online Meetup Fri 26th Sept 13.00
A colloid cyst diagnosis can feel isolating, and accessing reliable information or support isn’t always straightforward. This informal online gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you’re living with a cyst yourself or supporting someone who is, you’re warmly invited to join us. There’s no set agenda – just the […]