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.

Caring for an older parent with cancer

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

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

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

What is my maximum UC?

A look at the allowances and UC elements that build up to make the Maximum UC you could potentially get.

Introducing UC sums

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.

Variability, disability benefits and cancer

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.

Has my cancer come back?

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.

Help with health costs

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.

Sickness, carers, UC and New-style ESA

Part four in a series on Universal Credit (UC), looking at some of the specific UC issues for people affected by cancer.

How to claim UC and getting paid

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?

Finding accurate cancer information

Advice on finding reputable sources for accurate cancer information.

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