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Small steps....
Date: Friday 17 April 2020
I often talk or write about talking things a step at a time, breaking things down in to manageable chunks and giving yourself small tasks when you are feeling overwhelmed...
Ways to release tension....
Date: Thursday 16 April 2020
Lorraine, relaxation therapist from West London for these quick and easy ways to help release any build up of tension in these uncertain times.
Benefits advice from Maggie's
Date: Thursday 09 April 2020
A quick overview of benefits resources and advice available from Maggie's during coronavirus.
Managing overwhelm...Pause....
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
This blog, the fourth in a series of mini blogs by Maggie's Lead psychologist Lesley Howells focusing on managing when you feel overwhelmed looks at pausing.....
Managing overwhelm....Gratitude...
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
This, the final blog in a series of five mini blogs by Maggie's Lead psychologist Lesley Howells focuses on how gratitude can help you to manage when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Mindfulness as a resource
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
It is such a challenging time, and one where we can so easily get repeatedly overwhelmed in a vortex of anxiety and fear.
Treatment changes and coronavirus restrictions
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
Coping with cancer treatments is always a challenge and a tough time.
Managing overwhelm....Routine...
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
This, the third of a series of mini blogs by Lesley Howells Lead Psychologist at Maggie's, focuses on how routine can help when you are feeling overwhelmed....
When overwhelmed: Be open to change
Date: Tuesday 31 March 2020
Way of managing when you are feeling overwhelmed, from Lesley Howells, lead Psychologist at Maggie's.
When it all feels overwhelming.....
Date: Thursday 26 March 2020
A number of ways to manage when everything feels overwhelming and we will be posting these over the next few days.
Mindfulness as a means of support
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020
Mary, who leads mindfulness sessions across our London centres, has put together some information about using mindfulness for support.
New cancer diagnosis and coronavirus
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2020
At Maggie’s we understand that being diagnosed with cancer can be a real shock for you and your family and friends.
Money worries and coronavirus
Date: Monday 16 March 2020
A look at the changes being made to available benefits, their usual processes and emergency financial support schemes in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Benefits for all children and QYPs
Date: Tuesday 03 March 2020
The second in a series of blogs on benefits for children and young people, looking at the specific benefits that can apply to all children, regardless of household finances, along with some extra support for families on lower incomes.
Cancer and guilt
Date: Wednesday 26 February 2020
There are many types of feelings of guilt associated with cancer. This blog looks at what this may look like for you and how to manage these feelings of guilt.
Benefits after a cancer diagnosis
Date: Monday 17 February 2020
A summary of the benefits you may be entitled to after a cancer diagnosis, covering Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Pension Credit (PC) and other benefits and extra help available.
Difficulties with day to day living and getting around
Date: Monday 17 February 2020
A look at the help available for the extra costs that cancer can bring. This blog covers benefits you can claim regardless of your income, savings, National Insurance contributions or age, so they are available to anyone with cancer who qualifies.
Benefits and children: who counts?
Date: Monday 03 February 2020
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
Date: Tuesday 14 January 2020
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
Date: Monday 13 January 2020
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.
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