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.
Money worries and coronavirus
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
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
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.
Benefits after a cancer diagnosis
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.
Difficulties with day to day living and getting around
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 and children: who counts?
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
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
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
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
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
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 .
Seasonal benefits and finances
A look at practical arrangements for payment of benefits, emergency financial support and grants, sources of advice and support and help with Christmas gifts and treats over the coming seasonal break.
Bereavement – managing Christmas and anniversaries
A reflection on managing special occasions while coping with bereavement.
When a child has cancer – the impact on siblings and school friends
A look at the different emotions and behaviours children with cancer may struggle with, as well as some tips for parents and teachers.