brainstrust Midlands

For help following a brain tumour diagnosis, email our Midlands Support Specialist : jodie@brainstrust.org.uk or call our HQ on 01983 292 405.

Have you seen our collection of brainstrust charity Christmas cards? Priced at just £4.00 per pack, or 3 packs for £10.00! Every pack sold helps to raise vital funds whilst spreading awareness far and wide. Shop now at: buff.ly/33TsaCk

Do you have a copy of our fatigue resource? It will help you to understand and evaluate your fatigue, learn a new pace of living, take steps to mitigate the impact of fatigue and make the most of what you can do, rather than what you can’t. Get yours here: buff.ly/34wOXDP

Did you make any new year's resolutions? Have you stuck to them this far? We've put together a list of suggestions - from picking up an old hobby, to taking on an epic challenge, to giving your time to support others. Read them on our website: buff.ly/2tTZDQm

A brain tumour can change your life forever. Things that used to be easy for you may now be out of reach. We’re here to help you understand the impact of your diagnosis, and navigate your “new normal”. Read about our impact and how we can help you here: brainstrust.org.uk/about-brainstr…

You chose grey. You changed lives. A HUGE thank you to each and every person who joined us this week to shine a light on the hidden challenges that follow after hearing the words "you have a brain tumour." There's still time to #weargrey. Text GREY to 70085 to donate £5.

PLEASE RT. The UK Paediatric Brain Tumour Symposium is back in Nottingham again this November. This event is for healthcare professionals as well as families affected by a brain tumour. Find out more & get your tickets: buff.ly/2A8O6wm #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

From today, the Blue Badge scheme is eligible for people with hidden disabilities such as anxiety and brain injury. This is a great step towards helping people living with a #braintumour or the impact of surgery to get around as easily as possible, and live life as they want to.

@Sammy75J @braintumourlady @brainstrust_ldn @brainstrust @BrainTumorAunty @BrainTumourSupp @braintumourrsch @Ailuj_Nostrebor @HeadwayUK You know where we are if you need a chat xx

I admit losing my BT buddy has deffinately affected my mental health, hence my absence these last few weeks so l do hope u understand. When ur faced with ur own mortality on a regular basis it takes a toll. Brain Tumours take so much away from us including our own self worth x

Check out Sarah's story, to see how we helped her on her brain tumour journey and read about all the ways she is now giving back. We'e so grateful to Sarah & our incredible #brainstrust community, who always go the extra mile to help others: buff.ly/2YgPDhz #WorldBrainDay

Life throws us all challenges 👀 I’m lucky I’m married to one of the toughest women I’ve ever met ❤️ brainstrust.org.uk/life-with-a-br…

@Sammy75J @BrainTumorAunty @mythicalshorty4 @braintumourlady @brainstrust_ldn @brainstrust @braintumourrsch @BrainTumourSupp @Ailuj_Nostrebor @Andrea_BTR Sending our best wishes Sammy x

Busy week ahead, tomorrow l have a minor op to have some injections into my lower spine joints to try & help control the pain l'm in & Friday, l get my first brain MRI in Brum (after waiting a year) to check for any regrowth from my brain tumour, let the scanxiety begin x

When you or someone close to you is living with a #braintumour, it can be difficult to see beyond the overwhelm. Spend the day with us at our mindful drawing workshop and take the opportunity to feel inspired and rejuvenated: eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing-m…

At the end of April we rekindled our connection with @brainstrust. They're an incredible organisation who support brain tumour patients and their families. We can't wait to welcome more of their carers to our cottage for a little break! #carers #brainstrust

#ILoveSmallCharities day is on the 17 June. Help us win up to £450 by taking a picture with your poster and sharing it on social media. Remember to include the hashtag, and enter on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter on JUNE 17! “I love brainstrust because ... ” @SCWeek2019

So many of our brain tumour community suffer from chronic fatigue as a result of their brain tumour [1/3]

Heart. Backbone. Guts. Brains. Do it for the challenge, do it for the camaraderie, do it for views like this. Do it to raise vital funds for the 60,000 people in the UK who have been diagnosed with a #braintumour - buff.ly/2P6WIcB #followtheseagulls #domore

Are you a carer for someone living with a brain tumour? Always seeking to improve our service, we'd love for you to come along to our focus group to tell us what *you* need - brainstrust.org.uk/focus-group-fo…

We're in awe of the incredible patients and carers who came to talk to us on camera today to share their experiences in order to help others. Thank you so much. @Sammy75J @SharonSpringall

@Sammy75J @brainstrust @SharonSpringall @janegardiner @braintumourlady @BrainTumorAunty @gopfashionista @brainstrust_ldn @The_Real_Editor @CatGuru245 @crazyquantum @Keep_Dancing89 Can't wait to see it Sammy!!!

Finally on the last train home to Birmingham, its been a fantastic day talking to fellow warriors & working with the amazing team from @brainstrust Special thanks to @SharonSpringall, @janegardiner, Will & the film crew. What an enlightening day for all of us. Stay tuned for info

Get your orders in now for our lovely Christmas cards and help those living with a #braintumour