brainstrust plays role in major new glioblastoma trials development in Yorkshire
New ground-breaking brain cancer clinical trials designed to improve survival and quality of life, will be available in Yorkshire for people with glioblastoma, the most common type of brain cancer. […]
Vorasidenib approved for NHS use in England: no-one left behind
Three weeks ago, we celebrated Scotland becoming the first nation in the UK to approve vorasidenib on NHS Scotland and called on England not to be left behind. Today, England […]
Vorasidenib approved in Scotland – people living with grade 2 brain tumours in England must not be left behind.
Scotland’s medicines regulator has approved the first targeted therapy for low grade brain tumours in a generation. brainstrust calls on England to address the inequity of access to Vorasidenib. Scotland’s […]
Brain tumour data: Statistics that shock, but can also bring hope
Health data has the potential to transform our understanding of brain tumours. It can reveal patterns, guide how we use resources, improve services and shape research. However, in this field, […]
England National Cancer Plan.
What it means for the brain tumour community England’s National Cancer Plan, published on 4 Feb 2026, makes history as the first cancer strategy to include a dedicated chapter on rare […]
An investment in hope: National Brain Tumour Consortium receives NIHR funding
A transformative moment brainstrust welcomes today’s announcement that the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded funding to establish a landmark National Brain Tumour Consortium, marking a […]
Navigating Christmas After Loss
Christmas can be a very difficult time of the year to navigate if you have suffered the loss of someone dear to you. It can feel especially heavy when someone […]
Towards Excellence – A review of brain tumour care for children across the UK
Towards Excellence: A review of brain tumour care for children across the UK The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) has today released the UK’s first comprehensive review of paediatric […]
Alfred Duke supports brainstrust and his brother Harrison with 72 Hole Golf Day Challenge
Alfred Duke’s Incredible 72 Hole Golf Day Challenge ‘72 holes, a 15-under total, and every step driven by the thought of those fighting brain tumours. If this helps Brainstrust support […]
Wear Grey 2025: Thank You!
Celebrating Our Wear Grey Fundraisers This year’s Wear Grey campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks to the incredible effort, generosity, and spirit of our community, Wear Grey 2025 […]