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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.

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.

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.

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.

Cancer and guilt

Date: Wednesday 26 February 2020

There are many types of feelings of guilt associated with cancer. This blog looks at what this may look like for you and how to manage these feelings of guilt.

Difficulties with day to day living and getting around

Date: Monday 17 February 2020

A look at the help available for the extra costs that cancer can bring. This blog covers benefits you can claim regardless of your income, savings, National Insurance contributions or age, so they are available to anyone with cancer who qualifies.

Benefits after a cancer diagnosis

Date: Monday 17 February 2020

A summary of the benefits you may be entitled to after a cancer diagnosis, covering Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Pension Credit (PC) and other benefits and extra help available.

Benefits and children: who counts?

Date: Monday 03 February 2020

The first in a series of blogs on benefits and children, looking at the benefits definitions of child and young person and who can claim these benefits.

Writing your way through cancer

Date: Tuesday 14 January 2020

Creative writing has been known to have benefits for your physical and mental wellbeing. This blogs talks about getting started with creative writing and how Maggie's can help.

Newly diagnosed with a rare cancer

Date: Monday 13 January 2020

If you or a loved one has a rare or lesser-known cancers, you might not know where to find the information and support that is relevant to you. The blog looks at what a rare cancer is and where you can look to for information and support.

Feelings after cancer treatment

Date: Monday 06 January 2020

This blog explores some of the feelings you may be experiencing after cancer treatment, looking at ways to cope with them and how Maggie's can help.

UC earnings and the final UC sum

Date: Tuesday 17 December 2019

The fourth and final part of a series of blogs on UC sums, looking at work allowances, tapers and variability in earnings, whether employed or self-employed. And we round off the sums with the final step.

UC and "unearned" income

Date: Monday 16 December 2019

The third part of a series on UC sums, looking at how UC assesses your income, starting with the basics for assessing any income and a further look at important types of unearned income for people affected by cancer .

Managing your money and benefits over the winter holidays

Date: Friday 13 December 2019

A look at winter payments and changes to payment dates, as well as what to do in a financial crisis, and how to access help with those extra seasonal costs, gifts and treats.

Bereavement – managing Christmas and anniversaries

Date: Thursday 12 December 2019

A reflection on managing special occasions while coping with bereavement.

When a child has cancer – the impact on siblings and school friends

Date: Wednesday 04 December 2019

A look at the different emotions and behaviours children with cancer may struggle with, as well as some tips for parents and teachers.

Caring for an older parent with cancer

Date: Wednesday 27 November 2019

This blog focuses on the emotional and practical implications of caring for an older parent with cancer. It accompanies a related blog, ‘Cancer and older people’, which looks at general facts and support for the older person.

When you can’t have children because of cancer

Date: Wednesday 20 November 2019

My blog today is about the emotional impact of not being able to have a baby, because of cancer and its treatments.

When your adult child has cancer

Date: Friday 15 November 2019

A guide for parents with tips on how to help your child and how to look after yourself.