Online support including Facebook groups

Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with life-threatening or terminal illness. Family support workers provide online support to families who meet their criteria and support includes play sessions via video call (the charity send a support bag that will be used during video calls), support for family and peer support groups.

Little Brainstrust has a Facebook support group for parents and virtual friends for teenagers.

Young Lives vs Cancer have set up several Facebook groups including ones for 16 – 25 year olds, parents and carers, dads and bereavement groups.

Astro Brain Tumour Fund has set up a private Facebook group for Low grade patients and their families. Their website also lists other online support groups.

The Brain Tumour Charity support groups provide a secure online environment where you can connect with individuals who understand your experiences. It’s a place where you can ask questions, receive support from others, and freely share your own journey at any hour, day or night. This safe space allows you to be completely open, and you can also find solace in reading the stories of others who are walking a similar path alongside you.