Support Groups
Contact your local support group
This list represents a range of brain tumour support groups for patients and families affected by brain tumours. We thought you'd like to know where they are and how you can contact them. Please note, this list is only as effective as information we've been given at the time of adding it.
Sadly, diagnoses of brain tumours are increasing so there is always going to be a need for more support groups. If you have a group but it is not shown in our list, please send your details to info@braintumourresearch.org so we can include it.
Other helpful organisations where you can receive specific support:
Low-grade gliomas
Astro Fund raises money for research into low-grade gliomas and provides support to everyone whose lives are touched by this tumour type through their online support group.
For general enquiries: 01485 572767
www.astrofund.org.uk
Pituitary tumours
Over 40 support groups across the UK run by the Pituitary Foundation
www.pituitary.org.uk
We do not take responsibility for checking the ongoing accuracy of information provided on this page.
Support Group Contact Details
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Bath
Macmillan Centre
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath, BA1 3NG
Quarterly
Contact the Support Co-ordinator at Brain Tumour Support to confirm details of upcoming meetings
Call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Birmingham
Benjamin Zephaniah Room
The Exchange
3 Centenary Square
Birmingham, B1 2DR
Quarterly
Contact the Support Co-ordinator at Brain Tumour Support to confirm details of upcoming meetings
Call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Bradford
The Harold Club
393 New Works Road
Low Moor
Bradford, BD12 0UD
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact Shelley & Neil – ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
Brain Tumour Support (online)
More information can be found below:
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk
or by phoning 01454 422701
or by emailing support@braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Bristol
Macmillan Wellbeing Centre
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol, BS10 5NB
Contact the Support Co-ordinator at Brain Tumour Support to confirm details of upcoming meetings – Call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Cambridge
The Acoustic Neuroma and Meningioma Network (AMNET)
Addenbrooke’s Hospital
Cambridge
For patients diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma brain tumour
www.amnet-charity.org.uk
or call Alison Frank on 01953 860692 -
Cardiff
Maggie’s Cardiff
The Chris McGuigan Building
Velindre Centre
Cardiff
Wales, CF14 2TQ
Monthly
Usually first Friday of the month
Contact the Support Co-ordinator at Brain Tumour Support to confirm details of upcoming meetings – Call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Cork
Cork University Hospital
Avril O’Sullivan – Patient Support Services Administrator
Irish Cancer Society, 43/45 Northumberland Rd, Dublin 4
Phone: +353 1 2310533
Fax: +353 1 2310555
Email: aosullivan@irishcancer.ie
www.cancer.ie -
Coventry
Social Club
Walsgrave Hospital
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
Monthly
Open to all patients diagnosed with a brain tumour, and families, friends
Contact Ian Edwards on 02476 965 326 -
Doncaster
Café Nero, 43-45 St.
Sepulchre Gate
Doncaster, DN1 1TD
Monthly Drop-In Cafe
The second Tuesday each month, starting from 11th March 2025
11am – 1pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact Rhiannon Witts ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
Dublin
St Lukes Hospital
Avril O’Sullivan – Patient Support Services Administrator
Irish Cancer Society, 43/45 Northumberland Rd, Dublin 4
Phone: +353 1 2310533
Fax: +353 1 2310555
Email: aosullivan@irishcancer.ie
www.cancer.ie -
Edinburgh
Maggie’s Centre
Western General Hospital
Edinburgh
Monthly
First Tuesday at 7pm
No meetings in Jan or Jul
Contact Alice MacGregor on 0131 334 3609 -
Exeter
FORCE Cancer Centre
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Barrack Road, Exeter
Devon, EX2 5DW
Quarterly
Contact the Support Co-ordinator at Brain Tumour Support to confirm details of upcoming meetings – Call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Galway
University Hospital
Galway
Avril O’Sullivan – Patient Support Services Administrator
Irish Cancer Society, 43/45 Northumberland Rd, Dublin 4
Phone: +353 1 2310533
Fax: +353 1 2310555
Email: aosullivan@irishcancer.ie
www.cancer.ie -
Glasgow
The PRTC
West Glasgow Carers Centre
Anniesland Cross
1561 Great Western Road
Monthly
Second Monday from 7pm – 9pm
Contact Sheena Muir on 0141 942 4475 -
Guildford
The Fountain Centre
St Lukes Centre
Royal Surrey Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford, GU2 7XX
Monthly
Second Tuesday from 12pm – 3pm
Contact Anne Wittle on 01252 834784 -
Haywards Heath
Sussex Brain Tumour Support Group
Monthly
Second Tuesday from 7pm – 9pm
Please contact either Jill Collins 01444 243492 or Charlotte Tripp 01273 412519 (after 7pm) to confirm your attendance and where to meet -
Huddersfield
Denby Dale Library
Wakefield Rd,
Denby Dales
Huddersfield, HD8 8RX
Starting 20th February 11am – 1pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk -
Huddersfield
Hive Cafe,
46 John William St,
Huddersfield, HD1 1ER
Second Thursday of each month 11am – 1pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk -
Hull
Crafty Cat Events
272 Hull Road
Anlaby Common
Hull, HU4 7RR
Monthly drop-in cafe
First Tuesday of every month 11am – 1pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact Natalie Mawson – natalie@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
Leeds
Maggie’s Centre
St James’s University Hospital
Alma Street
Leeds, LS9 7BE
The third Friday of each month 10:30am – 12:00pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact David Grant-Roberts, Chris, & Dawn Cook – ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Brain Tumour Support Group
Dates vary, check website for details
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Patients should be resident in Lincolnshire and/or treated at United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust (ULHT)
www.lbtsg.co.uk
The group is open to anyone diagnosed with a primary brain tumour either benign or malignant and their partners and carers -
London
St Thomas Hospital
Richard Dimbleby Centre
Second Floor
Lambeth Palace Road, London
Monthly
First Monday 1.30pm – 3pm
Contact Barbara on 0207 188 5918 -
London
The Resource Room
Bloomsbury Healthcare Library
Bonham Carter House
52 Gower St, London
Monthly
First Tuesday every month, 6pm – 8pm
Contact Emma Townsley or Orla McKee, Neuro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists, on 0207 3918833
Support group for low-grade glioma patients, family and friends -
Norfolk & Waveney
Big C Cancer Support & Information Centre
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich, NR4 7UY
Monthly
Last Friday each month 11:00am – 12:30pm
Contact Big C Centre on 01603 286112
Oncology Nurse Specialist on 01603 286171
For more information, click here -
Oxford
5 Abingdon Road
Didcot
OX11 9Bl
Quarterly meetings for children with a brain or spinal tumour and their families. (Information day, Fun Day, Pantomine, Adolescent weekend)
Run by Friends of Oscar
Contact Carol on 01235 816310
carolharrison@utdsl.com -
Sheffield
Massarella, Park Lane
41/42, Meadowhall Centre,
Sheffield, S9 1EL
Monthly
First Monday of every month 11am – 1:00pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact Leigh Robinson –ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
Sheffield
Weston Park Cancer Charity
Whitham Rd,
Broomhall,
Sheffield, S10 2SJ
Weekends
10:00am – 11:30am, in 2025: 8th Feb, 5th Apr, 7th Jun, 2nd Aug, 4th Oct, 6th Dec
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact Leigh Robinson – ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
Shrewsbury
Hamar Centre
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Quarterly
Contact the Support Co-ordinator at Brain Tumour Support to confirm details of upcoming meetings – Call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Tamworth
Coton Centre
Comberford Road
Tamworth, B79 9AA
Monthly
First Monday of every month 11am – 1pm
Poppy Fields Special Mummies and Daddies
Call Lisa Guilder on 07830 302622 or email lisa.guilder@homecall.co.uk
The meetings will be confidential and parents can share their stories, talk and listen to each other and support one another -
Truro
The Cove
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
Cornwall, TR1 3LJ
Quarterly
Contact the Support Co-ordinator at Brain Tumour Support to confirm details of upcoming meetings – Call 01454 422701 or email support@braintumoursupport.co.uk
www.braintumoursupport.co.uk -
Wakefield
Create Café
Burton Street
Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Monthly drop-in cafe
Fourth Thursday of every month 10.30am – 12.30pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Heather Hale – ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
York
Planet Food: The Real Junk Food Project
Southlands Methodist Church
97 Bishopthorpe Road
York, YO23 1NX
Monthly drop-in cafe
First Thursday of every month 10.30am – 12.00pm
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact – ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members -
Yorkshire-wide (online)
Online meeting for those living (or being treated) in Yorkshire
Fortnightly online meetup
Run by Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Contact Janet Turner –ybtcsupport@yorksbtc.org.uk
Information and referral through YBTC please required before attending
Open to all low and high-grade primary brain tumour patients, their carers and family members