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The government unveiled its new national cancer plan at Maggie's at the Royal Free on Wednesday 4 February.

Staff and supporters joined First Minister John Swinney at Bute House to celebrate 30 years of the charity.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Michelle Tsiakkas shares her experience at Maggie’s and how dance can benefit people with cancer and the people caring for them.

Hospital stays can be hard to deal with at any time of year, and especially at Christmas. Our storytellers and Maggie’s experts share their tips to help you make the best of spending Christmas in hospital.

After starring in a radio ad for Maggie's Manchester, Kathryn shares why she wanted to be involved and her advice for visiting Maggie's for the first time.

When asked if he would like to star in a radio advert for Maggie’s, Ged didn’t hesitate to accept the invitation. He shares what Maggie's is to him and why he wanted to help.

If you are looking after someone with cancer then it is vital that you also look after yourself. We know that caring for someone with cancer can be all-consuming, taking all your time, energy and mental capacity, but if you aren’t caring for yourself then

If someone you know is looking after someone with cancer, it’s likely they’re not looking after themselves.

We know that sometimes caring for someone with cancer can creep up on you. Your relationship can change so slowly that you might not realise how much caring for that person has taken over your life.

Here are some tips on what not to say when speaking to people who are caring for someone with cancer.

When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, your first instinct will be to want to help in some way and show them you care. But it can be hard to know how best to support them and choosing a gift can feel like a minefield.

People can be reluctant to go to their GP for many reasons. Fear is the obvious and most understandable, but we know that the famous British ‘stiff upper lip’ can also keep people from getting checked out.

Our relationship with colleagues in the NHS has never been more important

The easing of restrictions will be welcomed by many. A return to something like normal after a turbulent and challenging 18 months.

Politicians and health professionals are now beginning to understand that when it comes to getting people to change their behaviour for the sake of their own health, lectures and dictates are not hugely effective.

Collecting medication, cooking a meal, or driving someone to an appointment are all acts of caring. However, many people who do these kinds of things for someone close to them living with cancer do not consider themselves to be carers.

Recently we ran a webinar to give employers the tools they need to support employees as they look towards returning to the workplace. The insights were very revealing.

Andrew Anderson OBE has supported people with cancer for 25 years at Maggie’s. He shares what he’s learned about the best ways to support people with cancer and a few things that don’t work so well…

Often, the fact that your cancer treatment might cause a medically induced or 'crash' menopause is overlooked. But at Maggie's, we've found that learning what a crash menopause is and how you can deal with it can help you get on with your life.

Ali Clarke and Issy Ryan are cancer support specialists at Maggie's, Edinburgh. Here, they answer some of the most commonly asked questions about cancer and menopause.