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Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity

Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity run regular Wellbeing Walks across Yorkshire, offering a gentle and supportive way for anyone affected by a brain tumour to connect with others. Whether you are a patient, carer, family member, or have been bereaved, our walks provide the chance to enjoy fresh air, light exercise, and good company in beautiful outdoor settings.


The walks are free to attend, relaxed in pace, and open to all abilities. They are led by members of our friendly team, with plenty of opportunities to chat, share experiences, and simply take time out in nature.


Many people tell us that the walks help reduce feelings of isolation, boost mood, and create a sense of belonging.


Upcoming dates and locations are shared on the website www.yorksbtc.org.uk

LS6 3AA ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk https://www.yorksbtc.org.uk/support

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Maggie's - The Royal Marsden

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in The Royal Marsden offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

SM2 5NG maggies.royalmarsden@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-royal-marsden/

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Maggie's - Yorkshire

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Yorkshire offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

LS9 7BE leeds@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-yorkshire/

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Maggie's - Swansea

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Swansea offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

SA2 8QL swansea@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-swansea/

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Maggie's - Southampton

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Southampton offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

SO16 6HT southampton@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-southampton/

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Maggie's - Royal Free

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in the Royal Free hospital offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

NW3 2PF royalfree@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-royal-free/

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Maggie's - Oldham

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Oldham offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

OL1 2JH oldham@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-oldham/

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Maggie's - Newcastle

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Newcastle offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

NE7 7NU newcastle@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-newcastle/

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Maggie's - Manchester

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Manchester offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

M20 4QL manchester@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/

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Maggie's - Highlands

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in the Highlands offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

IV2 3FL highlands@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-highlands/

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Maggie's - Forth Valley

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Forth Valley offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

FK5 4SG forthvalley@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-forth-valley/

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Maggie's - Cheltenham

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Cheltenham offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

GL53 7QB cheltenham@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-cheltenham/

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Maggie's - Cardiff

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Cardiff offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

CF14 2TQ cardiff@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-cardiff/

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Maggie's - Cambridge

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Cambridge offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

CB2 0AD cambridge@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-cambridge/

Zoe's Place Baby Hospice

This charity provides palliative, respite and end of life care in a safe, home from home environment to babies and infants aged from birth to five years suffering from life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. The experienced staff work alongside healthcare professionals to develop a tailored palliative care plan for each child and family. The 24 hour, one to one support for children can allow parents and carers to recharge their batteries or to spend time with their other children while knowing their child is in safe hands. The charity also offers a parent support network and sibling support groups.
TS6 9DA hellomiddlesbrough@zoes-place.org.uk www.zoes-place.org.uk/locations/middlesbrough-hospice/

Young Lives vs Cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer have grants to support families financially. To help immediately, the charities offers a registration grant of £100. They also have other grants to support children under the age of 19 who have a brain tumour.

W6 8JA getsupport@younglivesvscancer.org.uk www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/what-we-do/financial-support/grants/

Hartlepool Carers

Hartlepool Carers offers advice, support and information for young carers aged 5 to 18. They also deliver activities and events that connect young carers in Hartlepool together.

TS24 8BH staff@hartlepoolcarers.org.uk https://www.hartlepoolcarers.org.uk/what-we-do/#young

Claire House Hospice

Claire House Children's Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children make the most of the time they have, however long or short that may be. By providing specialist nursing and end of life care, as well as emotional support, Claire House helps families through some of the toughest times of their lives.

CH63 4JD www.clairehouse.org.uk/

Clan offers emotional support through a team of trained staff and support volunteers. Clan can give you time and space to talk to someone who understands your feelings. You do not need to make an appointment, support is available at all centres. Clan also offers a professional counselling service for those who feel they would benefit from more in-depth support. Counselling provides opportunities for those seeking help to work through issues which are troubling them. Please contact Clan to make an appointment with one of their counsellors.

AB25 2QA enquiries@clanhouse.org https://www.clancancersupport.org/services/emotional-support-counselling/

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Maggie's - Aberdeen

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Aberdeen offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.



AB25 2UZ aberdeen@maggies.org www.maggiescentres.org/our-centres/maggies-aberdeen/whats-on/

Claire House Hospice

The family support team at Claire House Hospice provide 1:1 counselling, group counselling, music therapy sessions, social events for families and support activities to promote positive psycho-social wellbeing. These services are available for families of seriously and terminally ill children.

CH63 4JD www.clairehouse.org.uk/parents/family-support/

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Jigsaw South East

Jigsaw South East provides information and guidance to support children and young people facing or coping with the death of a loved one. They support families in Surrey, and nearby areas of East and West Sussex and Kent.



RH19 3LT info@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk

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VSA

VSA offers emotional, social, and practical care and support to children, young people and their families. Their work focuses on a wide range of issues such as abuse, difficult behaviours, through to giving parents the support and information they need to respond and care for their child's needs.


AB11 5YU info@vsa.org.uk https://www.vsa.org.uk/our-services/childrens-and-family-services

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This hands-on charity gives support to families under stress in many of Scotland’s communities including Aberdeen, Moray and Inverness. They offer a tailored approach to suit each family’s needs including direct support for children, tailored to their age, circumstances and wishes.
EH9 1AT edinburghFST@childrenfirst.org.uk www.children1st.org.uk

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Archie's Caravan

Archies Caravan is a charity that was set up in brave Archie's name after he lost his battle with cancer aged 3. Their caravan is free of charge for paediatric patients fighting cancer, situated in Haven Reighton Sands holiday park.

YO14 9SH archiescaravan@yahoo.com http://archiescaravan.co.uk

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This innovative therapy allows any child to engage with an art therapist by participating in painting, drawing, collages, and clay modelling. The therapy helps to reduce anxiety before medical procedures as well as providing a safe space for children to show difficult to express feelings about their illness.

EH21 7PQ info@teapot-trust.org https://www.teapot-trust.org/Listing/Category/referral-for-online-art-therapy

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CLAN Cancer Support

Clan offers a dedicated, confidential service through their team of support workers for children, young people and families. Through its work, the team aims to provide information, listen to the individual, and allow children and young people to explore their difficult feelings in a safe and secure environment. Support is offered at Clan House in their dedicated space for young people. Their team regularly visit individual’s homes or schools depending on each situation. Team members are also based at Mintlaw, Elgin, Orkney and Shetland.


Clients can make an appointment or are welcome to drop in to the local centres to find out more.

AB25 2QA cfs@clancancersupport.org https://www.clancancersupport.org/services/children-families/

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Most National Health Service (NHS) treatment is free but there can be charges for some things. You may be able to get help with NHS health costs if for example you're on a low income. You may be able to get help with health costs like:


  1. prescription costs
  2. dental costs
  3. eyecare costs
  4. healthcare travel costs
  5. wigs and fabric supports
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/nhs-low-income-scheme-lis/

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A charity to support bereaved children and young people aged 5-25 year olds when a significant person in their lives dies. Supporting families from Exeter, Mid or East Devon.
EX2 5JL support@balloonscharity.co.uk www.balloonscharity.co.uk

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Bereavement support - Cruse

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Cruse

Cruse Bereavement Care is a national charity which offers free support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. They ha80 local branches delivering services locally across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

www.cruse.org.uk

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Based in Bath, this local charity supports people who care for family and friends who need extra support day-to-day. They can offer expert advice, breaks from caring, emotional support and understanding. They also run support and wellbeing groups such as their book club and craft groups, and can support you with grant applications and financial guidance.

BA2 9ES support@banescarerscentre.org.uk www.banescarerscentre.org.uk

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This caring bereavement service meets the needs of children and young people (ages 3 to 18) as well as their families following the death of someone close, however, they may have died. The charity organises many supportive activities and workshops which helps to bring children together who have had similar experiences to help them feel more normal. They offer services in:


  1. Kent and Medway
  2. Herts and West Essex
  3. Bertfordshire and Luton
MK45 4HS info@chums.uk.com www.chums.uk.com/the-service/

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Maggie's - Edinburgh

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Edinburgh offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

EH4 2XU edinburgh@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-edinburgh/

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This telephone support line, run by trained volunteers, offers information and guidance to all those caring for a child or young person, who has someone important in their life, who has died or is dying. They also offer support groups across the County of Hampshire. They provide children and their families with safe, creative and compassionate spaces where they can explore their grief. Groups are gently guided by volunteers through organised activities, games, and stories.

SO51 9LQ info@simonsays.org.uk www.simonsays.org.uk/support-and-help/support-line/

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Children and Families in Grief

Bereavement support for children and families in south Devon. Referrals can be made by professionals or self-referral. Initial consultation is done over the phone, and an assessment is made. There is opportunity for families to talk individually or as a group.

TQ4 9BF info@childrenandfamiliesingrief.co.uk www.childrenandfamiliesingrief.co.uk

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Willow Wood Hospice

This charity offers a free and confidential counselling service for patients, relatives and carers, as well as children and young people aged 7 to 17, who have experienced the death of a loved one. They hope to provide private, confidential and supportive space to explore and make sense of your experiences without judgement. They also host a monthly Bereavement Support Group for children aged 8-13 years.

OL6 6SL info@willowwood.org.uk https://willowwood.org.uk/

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Beechwood Cancer Care

Beechwood offers free support to those affected by cancer, and their loved ones. Their specialists provide a range of support from one to one counselling to group sessions, whether you're at the very beginning of a diagnosis or have finished treatment.

SK3 8LS enquiries@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk https://beechwoodcancercare.org.uk/

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The Hummingbird Centre

The hummingbird centre offers workshops and services run by volunteer professionals in meditation, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, reflexology, massage and lots more. They also offer a variety of complementary therapies, including play therapy for children who are experiencing a family member’s cancer or are on a cancer journey themselves..

OX26 5DX info@thehummingbirdcentre.org.uk https://thehummingbirdcentre.org.uk/

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Cyclists Fighting Cancer

This charity provides bikes (sometimes modified) to help children with cancer by getting them into exercise. They have shops in Stratford upon Avon, Manchester and Cheltenham.

www.cyclistsfc.org.uk

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Helping children with life-shortening illnesses, React works to give children comfort, dignity and where possible, greater independence. They supply a wide range of equipment from specialist wheelchairs, beds, baths and mobility aids, to essential everyday homecare items like pushchairs and domestic appliances. This may include educational equipment to ensure a child’s developmental needs are met; React Holidays at one of React’s mobile holiday homes; and, funeral expenses and memorial headstones.

W4 5YA react@reactcharity.org https://reactcharity.org/

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Maggie's - Glasgow

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Glasgow offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

G12 0YN glasgow@maggiescentres.org www.maggiescentres.org/our-centres/maggies-glasgow/

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Maggie's - Dundee

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Dundee offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.


DD2 1NH dundee@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-dundee/

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Maggie's - Fife

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Maggie's

The Brain Tumour Charity and Maggie's Fife provide a monthly brain tumour support group. The support group is aimed at patients, families and friends of those diagnosed with a brain tumour. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. until approximately 7.30 p.m. and meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Light refreshments are provided and reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
KY2 5AH fife@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-fife/

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TURN2US

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TURN2US

Turn2us is a national charity offering information and practical help to people facing financial insecurity. The support they provide includes an online Benefits Calculator, a PIP Helper tool, a grants search function, as well as written information sheets on a range of topics related to finances.

www.turn2us.org.uk

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Macmillan website

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Macmillan

An online resource for people affected by a brain tumour. Information includes information on brain tumours, including brain tumour diagnosis, brain tumour treatment, possible side effects and how to get further brain tumour support. The site also has a busy forum where you can ask questions and share experiences.
www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour

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Maggie's - Lanarkshire

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Lanarkshire offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

ML6 0JS maggies.lanarkshire@maggiescentres.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-lanarkshire/

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Maggie's - Oxford

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Oxford offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.

OX3 7LE oxford@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-oxford/

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Maggie's - Nottingham

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Maggie's

Maggie's centre in Nottingham offers a space for those living with a brain tumour and their loved ones to speak to others going through a similar experience and find advice, support and strategies for coping. It covers both emotional and practical concerns, from the day-to-day impact of diagnosis to help with money worries.


NG5 1PH nottingham@maggies.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-nottingham/
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