If you need help and information related to the health issues touched on in Mo, you can find some useful contact details here.
Brain Tumour UK
www.braintumouruk.org.uk
Provides personalised support for anyone affected by a brain tumour - patient, family, carer or friend. Support through phone chat groups, social network sites and a growing list of local groups, as well as helpline and email.
Helpline: 0845 4500 386 (lines open Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm)
Email: support@braintumouruk.org.uk
Brain Tumour Action
www.braintumouraction.org.uk/
Provide information, support and counselling to brain tumour patients and patients’ friends and families. Website contains list of local support groups, BTUK an on-line support group and downloadable leaflets.
Helpline: 0131 466 3116 (answer phone, leave message and expect return call within 24 hours).
Email: administration@braintumouraction.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx
Expert care and practical and emotional support for people living with all forms of cancer, including families, friends and carers. Website contains lots of information and an online community.
Helpline: 0808 808 0000 confidential service (lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm).
British Brain and Spine Foundation
www.brainandspine.org.uk
Conducts Research to improve the prevention, treatment and care of disorders of the brain and spine. Plus information and support on any medical or related social and emotional issues of concern. Informative publications are also available to download.
Helpline: 0808 808 1000 (lines open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2pm, Friday 9am to 1pm).
CarersLine
www.carersuk.org/Home
Support and advice on all aspects of caring for someone.
Helpline: 0808 808 7777 (lines open Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 12 noon, 2pm to 4pm or call at any time to leave details for an information pack to be sent you).
Cruse Bereavement Care
www.cruse.org.uk
Offer advice, support, help and information to all bereaved people, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm).
RD4U
www.rd4u.org.uk
Cruse also run services aimed specifically at supporting young people aged 12 to 18.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm).
Useful Links (Fundraising):
Brain Tumour Research
www.braintumourresearch.org
Brain Tumour Research is the united campaigning voice for 14 brain tumour charities throughout the UK, many of which provide regional support to those affected by brain tumours. Their aim is to raise funds for research into the prevention and treatment of brain tumours, as well as ultimately finding a cure.
Contact Number: 01296 733011
Email: sue@braintumourresearch.org
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land line.
0808 - Free from BT land lines and most mobile and other networks.
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
