Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity provide expert welfare advice and, where possible, local hardship grants.

Welfare Advice

Navigating benefits and financial support can be complex, particularly during a time of illness. YBTC connects individuals and families with specialist welfare advice to help them:

1. Understand what financial support they may be entitled to, including benefits and allowances
2. Apply for disability-related benefits, such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP) or Universal Credit
3. Access financial assistance schemes for medical-related travel or equipment
4. Find guidance on employment rights and flexible working options

Hardship Grants

To further ease the financial impact of a brain tumour diagnosis, YBTC actively seeks local funding opportunities across Yorkshire. By working with trusts and community-based initiatives, the charity helps secure hardship grants that can provide practical support with essentials such as food, utilities, and other daily costs. This financial support is designed to reduce stress and help families focus on what matters most during a difficult time.

Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity offers 1-2-1 support to ensure that no one has to face the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis alone.

1-2-1 Wellbeing Calls

The charity’s experienced staff provide free and confidential phone calls, usually lasting around 30 minutes. These calls are designed to:

1. Check in on wellbeing and provide emotional support
2. Offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk openly
3. Provide information and guidance on available resources
4. Connect individuals with other services or organisations that may help

1-2-1 Peer Support

YBTC also provides trained peer support volunteers who have personal experience of brain tumours, either as patients, carers, or through bereavement. Speaking with someone who has lived through similar experiences can help reduce feelings of isolation and offer reassurance. Volunteers can:

1. Provide a listening ear and emotional encouragement
2. Share practical tips from their own experiences
3. Offer reassurance for those feeling alone during difficult times
4. Support with specific situations, for example one volunteer has undergone Transorbital Meningioma Surgery and can talk to others preparing for this

These services are free and available to anyone affected by a brain tumour across Yorkshire.

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

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly York Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Fiona, the group meets at 10.30am at the Planet Food Café (YO23 1NX) on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Wakefield Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Heather, the group meets at 10.30am-midday at Create Café (WF1 2DD) on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Sheffield (Weston Park) Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Amy, the group meets at 10am-11.30am at Weston Park Cancer Charity (S10 2SJ) on a Saturday, every other month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Sheffield (Meadowhall) Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Leigh, the group meets at 11am-1pm at Café Massarella in the Meadowhall Centre (S9 1EL) on the 1st Monday of every month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Leeds (Horsforth) Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Debbie & Mark, the group meets at 10.30am-midday at Horsforth Golf Club (LS18 5EX) on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Hull Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by David, the group meets at 2.30pm-4pm (HU2 8BJ) on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Huddersfield Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Andy, the group meets at 11am-1pm at Hive Café (HD1 1ER) on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Harrogate Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Joy, the group meets at 10.30am at Café Hornbeam (HG2 8PA) on the 2nd Friday of each month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Doncaster (Sprotbrough) Brain Tumour Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Janet, the group meets at 1pm-3pm on the 3rd Friday of every month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Doncaster Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Rhiannon, the group meets at 11am - 1pm at Cafe Nero (DN1 1TD) on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As this group is volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provides a monthly Bereavement Support Group in Leeds, specifically for anyone who has lost a loved one to a brain tumour. The group offers a safe, understanding, and compassionate space to share experiences of loss, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand the challenges of bereavement.

Hosted by Chris and Dawn, who both have lived experience of bereavement, the group meets on the 4th Friday of every month, 1.30pm – 3.00pm in Leeds city centre.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported in coping with their grief. Many also value the chance to talk openly in a supportive environment and to find comfort in knowing they are not alone.

❗As this group is volunteer-led, dates and times may occasionally change. Before travelling, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provide a monthly Bradford Support Group which is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour – patients, family members, caregivers, or those who have been bereaved. It offers a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, gain emotional support, and connect with others who truly understand.

Facilitated by Shelley & Neil, the group meets at 6:15 PM at the Harold Club (BD12 OUD) on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Attendees say the groups help them feel less isolated, more connected, and better supported. Many also gain valuable practical tips and coping strategies to help manage the challenges that come with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Recent feedback shows the positive impact of these groups:

1. 100% of attendees said they felt more supported after attending
2. 100% reported feeling less isolated and more connected
3. 94% said they had gained practical tips to help manage the diagnosis

❗As these groups are volunteer-led, sometimes exact dates/times may change. Before travelling to any group, please contact YBTC to confirm the details.

Coaching begins with questions; we ask you what you need and what you want to achieve. It’s about collaborating with you, listening to you actively, and helping you build up a toolkit of skills to achieve your goals. With coaching, you focus on specific, definable issues with the intention of creating practical solutions that work for you.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open Thursdays 10.00am-1.00pm.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open Mondays 9.30am-12.00pm.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open fortnightly on Tuesdays.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open Thursdays 10.00am-12.00pm.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open Wednesdays 9.30-11.00am.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open Mondays 9.30am-12.00pm.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open fortnightly on Wednesdays at 10.30am-12.30pm.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are available Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00pm.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open Tuesdays 9.30-11.00am.

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They are are open for drop-in sessions when no appointments are necessary. Drop ins are open on Tuesdays 10.00-11.30am.

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.

Citizens Advice Wandsworth & Croydon and Macmillan Cancer Support work in partnership to provide specialist support for people living with cancer.

This service provides information and advice on benefits, grants and being able to access support needed to pay the bills or meet extra expenses.

This service is open to everyone living or receiving treatment near Croydon, Kingston, St George's and Epsom and St Helier hospitals.

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.

This service is provided through telephone advice, hospital and office appointments. Access to the service is by referral from any health professional or self referral. Specific services include: applying for benefits, challenging benefits decisions and tribunals, accessing Macmillan and other charitable grants, applying for blue badges and help with bereavement benefits.

The Macmillan Information and Support Centre in Queen's Hospital, Romford, provides information and support for people living with and being treated for cancer within Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust. Services include benefits and welfare advice, wig referrals and complementary therapies.

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.

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.

This service has been providing advice and information to the people of Aberdeen for over 80 years. All clients are offered free, impartial and confidential advice on issues such as benefits, debt, work-related problems, relationships and housing.