Jane’s charity fun day in Hadfield
Hadfield local, Jane, will soon be hosting a super exciting charity fun day in support of brainstrust, and we couldn’t be more grateful! With food and drink, a host of activities and a […]
Charity of the year partnership with Tailors Speakeasy
We’re incredibly excited to announce that another generous business supporter, Tailors, has chosen to nominate brainstrust as their charity of the year. Based in the heart of Leeds, Tailors is well-known in […]
Grieving families will now have funeral costs covered by the government
The Children’s Funeral Fund launches today It isn’t right that parents, already suffering the immeasurable pain of losing a child, should face worries about affording their funeral. So a few […]
Friends’ marathon effort raises more than £8,500 to support people affected by a brain tumour
Chris and Dave’s marathon trip home It was a long journey home for Chris Blower and Dave Kerfoot when they laced up their running shoes and set off on foot […]
Life with a brain tumour: Sarah Boulton’s story
My name is Sarah. In March 2018, I was diagnosed with a meningioma. I live in a small village just outside Buxton in Derbyshire with my husband Paul. Paul is […]
Driving and reliable websites: The latest brain tumour Know Hows
Two brand new Brain Tumour Know Hows Our Brain Tumour Know Hows help you understand important topics to the brain tumour community, by explaining them clearly and prompting further reading. […]
Huge interest in brainstrust support services at BNOS annual meeting
British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS) annual meeting 2019 Helen, our Head of Services and Policy, attended the BNOS Annual Meeting along with Jane, our Support Specialist for London and the South […]
The National Neurological Patient Experience Survey
The Neurological Alliance’s third survey into the experiences of people across the spectrum of neurological conditions This year’s survey received over 10,000 responses from people affected by a neurological condition, […]
The impact of a childhood brain tumour on survivors and caregivers
What is life like for teenagers/young adults and their caregivers after a childhood brain tumour? Are you a teenager or young adult aged 13 – 30 who had a […]
Charlotte’s “I believe I can” Fund of Hope
Charlotte’s I Believe I Can Fund of Hope In 2007, life for the Smith family changed forever when Charlotte was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, and passed away 11 […]