Support for Brain Tumour Patients and their Families in Calderdale

Don't forget, we are always here for you on our dedicated Support Line. Reach out to us on 0113 511 8111, 7 days a week, any time between 9am and 10pm.

Important Contacts

Neuro-Oncology Nurse Specialist Team (based at Leeds): call the advice line on 0113 2067571

NHS (24hrs, 7 days): call 111

Calderdale Royal Hospital: call 01422 357171

Blue Badge Scheme: to apply with Calderdale Council, visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/transport-and-streets/parking/disabled-blue-badge-parking or call 01422 288011. Applications cost £10.

Overgate Hospice provides end of life care and support for all the family, based in Elland. Visit www.overgatehospice.org.uk or call 01422 379151

Carers Trust Mid-Yorkshire are a network of charities providing a person-centred approach to both the carer's needs and those of the loved one. Visit www.carerstrustmidyorkshire.org.uk or call 01484 537036

Jayne Garforth Macmillan Unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital provides information covering a wide range of topics and is open 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Booking recommended. Visit www.cht.nhs.uk/services/clinical-services/oncology/macmillan-information-and-support/, email cancer.information@nhs.net or call 01422 222709

AGE UK has compiled a list of approved tradespeople that have been vetted by the charity. If you have any problems with a trader you find on the directory, you can take your concerns directly to AGE UK by calling 0800 0126508. To see the directory, go to www.aubdcalderdaleandkirklees.co.uk/