Benefits, work and cancer: Easing back into work

Part two of a three-part series looks at how employers can adapt and benefits help, when you are ready to ease back into work

Benefits, work and cancer: Stepping back from work

The first in a three part series looking at how and when financial support from work and different benefits can change as you step out of work after a cancer diagnosis.

"New" v. "Old" benefits (2): Further Issues

A look at further issues of the switch to UC and what it means for other benefits.

"New" versus "old" benefit complications

A look at the issues around the old "legacy benefits" system v the new Universal Credit one.

Coronavirus benefit changes: an update

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

Diving gracefully into the new normal

Worried you may have cancer?

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...

know many of you who are self isolating are unable to get out for a walk at the moment...

Small steps....

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....

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

A quick overview of benefits resources and advice available from Maggie's during coronavirus.

Managing overwhelm....Routine...

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...Pause....

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....Gratitude...

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.

Mindfulness as a resource

It is such a challenging time, and one where we can so easily get repeatedly overwhelmed in a vortex of anxiety and fear.

Treatment changes and coronavirus restrictions

Coping with cancer treatments is always a challenge and a tough time.

When overwhelmed: Be open to change

Way of managing when you are feeling overwhelmed, from Lesley Howells, lead Psychologist at Maggie's.

When it all feels overwhelming.....

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

Mary, who leads mindfulness sessions across our London centres, has put together some information about using mindfulness for support.

New cancer diagnosis and coronavirus

At Maggie’s we understand that being diagnosed with cancer can be a real shock for you and your family and friends.

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