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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 it can be a minefield knowing what to say and what not to say. You want to help but you may also be experiencing fear, sadness and confusion yourself. We've put together some advice we hope you find useful.

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.

There is no question that coronavirus has affected all of our lives, but the impact of the pandemic on people with cancer is often forgotten, traumatic and I fear will be felt for many years to come.

Sleep difficulties often start or are increased with a diagnosis of cancer, side effects and treatment. These practical tips and advice from our Merseyside workshop may help.

Cancer and its treatment can cause problems with your normal sleeping patterns. Here, we answer just a few of your questions about how to cope when sleep is disturbed.

Jenny Makinson, Psychologist at Maggie's Aberdeen, writes about supporting young people with cancer.

Ways to cope when you're told your treatment is delayed because of coronavirus.

Bryn Thomas, Centre Head at Maggie's at the Marsden talks about managing coronavirus vaccine anxiety.

This blog guides you through the benefits information that Maggie's offers and how you can get further advice and support support with benefits and other financial matters.

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

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.

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

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