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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Look Good Feel Better for Teens provides helpful information on how to deal with lots of issues, including skin changes, hair loss, nutrition, fitness, and how to keep your social life on track while you are going through cancer treatment.

Led by Volunteer Walk Leaders, Clan's walking group meets every Monday at 10.30am at Clan House, Aberdeen. This is an opportunity to engage in some gentle exercise, peer support and the chance to pop into Clan House for a cuppa and a chat afterwards. Please note sessions for 2024 have now concluded and this group will restart from January 6, 2025.

Shine Cancer Support provides support for younger adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s living with and beyond cancer. They offer support in the form of peer support, events and networks.

Young Minds wants to make sure that each young person is supported and empowered, whatever the challenge is. They want to ensure each child has the best mental health and resilience to overcome life's difficulties. They provide advice and information to give young people the tools to look after their mental health.

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.

Trekstock support people in their 20's and 30's living with a cancer diagnosis. They provide information resources on their website on a range of topics related to living with cancer.

The Disabled Pass entitles disabled people to free off-peak travel on buses across England (plus additional concessions in South Yorkshire) through the English National Concession Travel Scheme (ENCTS).

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.

This charity can offer various therapies designed to support and alleviate some of the physical and emotional side effects that comes with a patient's cancer journey. We would recommend that you keep your GP and/or consultant advised of any therapies taken. These include therapies such as massage therapy, oncology massage, scar tissue massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and reiki. These therapies are also available at various centres throughout the highlands.

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.

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.

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.

Based in Aberdeen, The Rosemount Centre offers a wide range of therapies and workshops, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, rational emotive behavioural therapy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture and mindfulness life coaching. Please give the centre a call or send an email for both inquiries into therapies and to book an appointment.

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.

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.

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.

Westerhaven offers a wide range of specialist support services to those affected by cancer and long-term conditions such as COPD and long COVID. They also provide a service to relatives, carers, and friends of anyone who has received a diagnosis and who may need some support as well as anyone bereaved due to cancer.

All their services are free and are available to anyone in South West Edinburgh aged 16 and over and can take place face-to-face, online, or by phone.

This charity hosts monthly meeting for people affected by brain injuries. These meetings usually have a speaker on a diverse set of subjects which is followed by time to chat and socialise and have a coffee or tea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.