Maggie's blog
We write about the issues you can face if you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with cancer like money worries, managing emotionally and nutrition.
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Routine This, the third of a series of mini blogs by Lesley Howells Lead Psychologist at Maggie's, focuses on how routine can...Managing overwhelm...... Routine
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This is the second mini blog on ways of managing when you are feeling overwhelmed, from Lesley Howells, lead Psychologist at Maggi...When overwhelmed: Be open to change
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This is the first in a series of mini blogs from Lesley Howells, Maggie's Lead psychologist. Lesley has put together a number of...When it all feels overwhelming.....
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At Maggie’s we understand that being diagnosed with cancer can be a real shock for you and your family and friends. It can bring u...New cancer diagnosis and coronavirus
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Mary, who leads mindfulness sessions across Maggie's London Centres, has put together some information about using mindfulness a...Mindfulness as a means of support
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A look at the changes being made to available benefits, their usual processes and new emergency financial support schemes in the l...Money worries and coronavirus
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Part 2 of 3 blogs looking at Benefits for children and young people (YPs) . This time, we looking at the specific benefits that c...Benefits for all children and QYPs
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I thought I’d use my ‘blog’ today, to explore a word raised by many of our visitors, and it appears to be a universal problem. Yes...Cancer and guilt
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A blog adapted from the leaflet Find out more about benefits for.. Difficulties with day to day living and getting around. lookin...Difficulties with day to day living and getting around
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A short overview - based on the Find Out More About... Benefits after a cancer diagnosis leaflets - of the main benefits that ca...Benefits after a cancer diagnosis
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This three part blog looks at benefits support for all children and young people when a family is affected by cancer, some of the...Benefits and children: who counts?
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I think we often take writing for granted. Many of us use writing every day, by texting, social media, shopping lists, diaries, ca...Writing your way through cancer
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I recently wrote a blog on tips aboutcoping with a new cancer diagnosis. However, there are additional aspects to think about, de...Newly diagnosed with a rare cancer
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I’d like to talk about something that is very common, yet often unacknowledged. It's generally assumed that finishing cancer treat...
Feelings after cancer treatment
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How does UC assess earnings from work? This blog looks at work allowances, tapers and variability in earnings whether employed or...
UC earnings and the final UC sum
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A look at Step 3 – How UC assesses your income , starting with the basic rules of assessing any income under UC, the key UC differ...
UC and "unearned" income
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A look at practical arrangements for payment of benefits, emergency financial support and grants, sources of advice and support an...
Seasonal benefits and finances
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Carols playing, families buying presents, trees and decorations – Christmas is on its way. As I write my blog today, I’m feeling r...
Bereavement – managing Christmas and anniversaries
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If your child is diagnosed with cancer, it can tip your world upside down, both physically and emotionally. It can be hard to foc...
When a child has cancer – the impact on siblings and school friends
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Today, my blog focuses on the emotional and practical implications of caring for an older parent with cancer. It accompanies a rel...
Caring for an older parent with cancer