Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2026: Supporting Awareness in Greenwich

Advice and Information - 4 March 2026

Every March, organisations across the UK unite for Brain Tumour Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness, improving understanding and supporting vital research into brain tumours. This year, Healthwatch Greenwich is joining these efforts to help highlight the realities of brain tumours and the importance of improving outcomes for everyone affected.

Brain tumours remain one of the most devastating forms of cancer, with more than 1,000 people in the UK diagnosed each month. Despite being less common than other cancers, their impact is profound. Brain tumours can affect memory, mood, communication, behaviour and day‑to‑day functioning, often in ways that are invisible to others. Many people experience cognitive changes, emotional challenges, fatigue and long‑term effects that are easily overlooked but deeply disruptive to daily life.

Throughout March, charities such as Brain Tumour Research and The Brain Tumour Charity lead nationwide activities, including fundraising events, awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives. These activities aim to highlight the urgent need for ongoing research, earlier diagnosis and better support for patients and families. Events like Wear A Hat Day—a flagship fundraising initiative—continue to play an important role in supporting research programmes across the UK.

Brain Tumour Awareness Month is also a time to reflect on progress. Over the past 30 years, breakthroughs in research, improvements in diagnosis and greater access to treatment have been made possible by dedicated researchers, charities, families and communities working together. However, there is still much more to do. Brain tumours remain the leading cause of cancer‑related deaths in children and adults under 40, and research continues to be critically underfunded compared with other cancers.

Here in Greenwich, Healthwatch Greenwich is encouraging residents to get involved by learning more about the signs and symptoms of brain tumours, supporting local and national fundraising efforts, and sharing information within their communities. Early recognition of symptoms—such as persistent headaches, memory problems, nausea, behavioural changes or seizures—can make an important difference in accessing timely medical support.

This March, we invite the Greenwich community to stand with those affected by brain tumours, amplify awareness and support the push towards better research, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

For more information or ways to get involved, visit Brain Tumour Research or speak with your local health organisations.

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