HELP... is on the other end of the phone, ring these experienced organisations

Some of our fellow charities are very active in setting up a helpline for patients and families of those touched with a brain tumour.  We thought you'd like to know who they are and how you can contact them.

	The Brain and Spine Foundation helpline is a service run by neuroscience and other health professionals.  The helpline covers all brain and spine conditions from fairly common to the very rare and can offer information and support on any medical or related social and emotional issues of concern. Helpline number: 0800 808 1000
Brainstrust supports patients at the point of diagnosis, or at any point on this hard journey.  They give practical advice about what you can do to take control of the situation, whether you are the person diagnosed with a brain tumour or a caring friend or relative.  Advice is geared to each individual case and is based on a wealth of experience working with the brain tumour community, both in the UK and internationally.  Please call 01983 292405 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You will receive a response within twelve hours, but a response is often immediate.
	Brain Tumour UK Phone Pals. There are currently four Phone Pals groups with several people in each group. People are able to offer support to each other, share experiences, make new friends and improve their quality of life. Each group talks about what is relevant to that group at that time. It can be about brain tumours, treatments, coping with everyday life or where they hope to go on holiday. The host facilitates what is talked about and tries to encourage everyone to join in. Members of each Phone Pals group are given a date and time when their phones will ring and they will be linked into the conversation. They can then talk to each other as though they were in the same room. Call time will last for approximately one hour and is completely free of charge. Each group will have a host. Initially, this will be a member of Brain Tumour UK. Phone Pals has been running since March 2005. If you are interested in finding out more about Phone Pals, or in taking part, please contact Brain Tumour UK on 0845 4500 386 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it