A website with a wealth of information to help you following a brain tumour diagnosis. Sections include, brain tumour support, brain tumour treatment, resources, brain tumour symptoms and diagnosis, patient stories, information for carers, survivorship and more.

brainstrust run a welcoming and supportive online community in our closed and carefully moderated Facebook group. With over 2,500 members, it is a safe space for you to share experiences and support others.

When your child is diagnosed with a brain tumour, your entire world turns upside down. Little brainstrust is here to ensure that you and your loved ones have somewhere to turn. We provide tailored, age-appropriate support, resources and community for the whole family.

When you are living with a brain tumour, or are caring for someone living with a brain tumour, you may find hypnotherapy useful in improving wellbeing in the following areas:

1. Anxiety and stress
2. Diet and lifestyle
3. Resilience, self esteem and confidence
4. Pre and post-operative care
5. Pain management
6. Reduction of side effects from treatment such as nausea, fatigue

brainstrust run regular online hypnotherapy sessions, led by Louise Baker (MSc Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health) .

Brain Tumour Support offer a range of online and face to face support groups These groups are open to anyone affected by a brain tumour. Full details can be found on the website: www.braintumoursupport.co.uk or by phoning 01454 422701, or emailing support@braintumoursupport.co.uk

Our counselling service offers patients and loved ones a space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space. All sessions are run remotely.

The Brain Tumour Charity's Facebook groups offer a safe online space where people affected by a brain tumour can connect. These groups enable you to share experiences, find and give support and help you feel less isolated. There are four Facebook groups: one for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, one for young adults aged 16-30 living with or beyond a brain tumour diagnosis, one for parents who have a child under 18 living with a brain tumour and one for carers.

The website offers a range of fact sheets, approved by the Information Standards. It covers information on diagnosis, treatments, living with a brain tumour, and suggestions for carers.

A Borders charity that offer Complementary therapies for loved ones or carers. Treatments can be tailored to suit, allowing each to benefit the individual in a way that works best for them.

These treatments can be arranged at any stage of illness or recovery. Treatments are delivered within the Borders General Hospital, Macmillan Centre, Margaret Kerr Unit, Complete Health Borders in Galashiels or at home; wherever you feel most comfortable.

Phone opening times are;

Tuesday 9 am – 4 pm

Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm

Friday 9 am – 3 pm