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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
A reflection on managing special occasions while coping with bereavement.
A look at the different emotions and behaviours children with cancer may struggle with, as well as some tips for parents and teachers.
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.
My blog today is about the emotional impact of not being able to have a baby, because of cancer and its treatments.
A guide for parents with tips on how to help your child and how to look after yourself.
A look at the allowances and UC elements that build up to make the Maximum UC you could potentially get.
The first of four parts in a series on UC sums, looking at who you can claim for, how the UC sums work, how often they are repeated and how savings and capital affect things.
The fourth part in a series on disability benefits, looking at how all three of them - AA, DLA and PIP - can struggle with the sheer variability of the difficulties that cancer and its treatments can bring.
A look at how to speak to your GP about concerns your cancer has come back, and a list of symptoms to look out for.
Information about help available with the extra costs of travel to hospital, prescription charges in England, dental and optical charges and the costs of wigs and fabric supports.
Part four in a series on Universal Credit (UC), looking at some of the specific UC issues for people affected by cancer.
In the third part of a mini-series on Universal Credit (UC), we look at: How do you claim? When will you be paid? What help is there while you wait?
Advice on finding reputable sources for accurate cancer information.
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