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"New" v. "Old" benefits (2): Further Issues
Date: Thursday 04 June 2020
A look at further issues of the switch to UC and what it means for other benefits.
"New" versus "old" benefit complications
Date: Thursday 21 May 2020
A look at the issues around the old "legacy benefits" system v the new Universal Credit one.
Coronavirus benefit changes: an update
Date: Monday 11 May 2020
A catch up of what has changed since companion blogs - see in links below - were posted. While these have been updated separately, this run through of the latest changes may help as a quick catch up and updater.
After treatment : Diving gracefully into the new normal
Date: Thursday 30 April 2020
Diving gracefully into the new normal
Worried you may have cancer?
Date: Thursday 30 April 2020
Writing a blog during a pandemic is probably a first for me. Normal life as we know it, for many of us, is in some sort of limbo.
A virtual walk...
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2020
know many of you who are self isolating are unable to get out for a walk at the moment...
Small steps....
Date: Friday 17 April 2020
I often talk or write about talking things a step at a time, breaking things down in to manageable chunks and giving yourself small tasks when you are feeling overwhelmed...
Ways to release tension....
Date: Thursday 16 April 2020
Lorraine, relaxation therapist from West London for these quick and easy ways to help release any build up of tension in these uncertain times.
Benefits advice from Maggie's
Date: Thursday 09 April 2020
A quick overview of benefits resources and advice available from Maggie's during coronavirus.
Managing overwhelm...Pause....
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
This blog, the fourth in a series of mini blogs by Maggie's Lead psychologist Lesley Howells focusing on managing when you feel overwhelmed looks at pausing.....
Managing overwhelm....Routine...
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
This, the third of a series of mini blogs by Lesley Howells Lead Psychologist at Maggie's, focuses on how routine can help when you are feeling overwhelmed....
Managing overwhelm....Gratitude...
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
This, the final blog in a series of five mini blogs by Maggie's Lead psychologist Lesley Howells focuses on how gratitude can help you to manage when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Treatment changes and coronavirus restrictions
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
Coping with cancer treatments is always a challenge and a tough time.
Mindfulness as a resource
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
It is such a challenging time, and one where we can so easily get repeatedly overwhelmed in a vortex of anxiety and fear.
When overwhelmed: Be open to change
Date: Tuesday 31 March 2020
Way of managing when you are feeling overwhelmed, from Lesley Howells, lead Psychologist at Maggie's.
When it all feels overwhelming.....
Date: Thursday 26 March 2020
A number of ways to manage when everything feels overwhelming and we will be posting these over the next few days.
Mindfulness as a means of support
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020
Mary, who leads mindfulness sessions across our London centres, has put together some information about using mindfulness for support.
New cancer diagnosis and coronavirus
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020
At Maggie’s we understand that being diagnosed with cancer can be a real shock for you and your family and friends.
Money worries and coronavirus
Date: Monday 16 March 2020
A look at the changes being made to available benefits, their usual processes and emergency financial support schemes in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Benefits for all children and QYPs
Date: Tuesday 03 March 2020
The second in a series of blogs on benefits for children and young people, looking at the specific benefits that can apply to all children, regardless of household finances, along with some extra support for families on lower incomes.
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