Practical Tips

Just knowing where to go, who to ask, or what to click on can help with a sense of owning a problem and giving back control. Your local team should be able to give advice on many of the practical points around tests and access to local services.  

Travelling

Travel advice day-to-day life, hospital appointments, and travel insurance.  

Money matters

Financial support and how to lessen the impact of money worries.

Know hows

Quick guides providing key facts about important topics relevant to brain tumours.  

Work

Supporting decisions about work and access to work.  

Practical resources

Resources are designed to build resilience and resourcefulness and help navigate the brain tumour pathway. 

Glossary

This is a structured glossary of words and terms you may come across in your records that need explanation. This is not an exhaustive list – some words will be missing. If something you’re looking for isn’t here, or you need more help with some of these words then call or email brainstrust on 01983 292 405 or hello@brainstrust.org.uk 

https://brainstrust.org.uk/brain-tumour-support/quality-of-life/practical-help/glossary