Blog

Feelings after cancer treatment

Date: Monday 06 January 2020

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

Date: Tuesday 17 December 2019

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

Date: Monday 16 December 2019

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

Date: Friday 13 December 2019

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

Date: Thursday 12 December 2019

A reflection on managing special occasions while coping with bereavement.

When a child has cancer – the impact on siblings and school friends

Date: Wednesday 04 December 2019

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

Date: Wednesday 27 November 2019

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

Date: Wednesday 20 November 2019

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

Date: Friday 15 November 2019

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

What is my maximum UC?

Date: Tuesday 12 November 2019

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

Introducing UC sums

Date: Thursday 07 November 2019

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

Date: Thursday 31 October 2019

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?

Date: Friday 11 October 2019

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

Date: Tuesday 01 October 2019

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

Date: Tuesday 10 September 2019

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

Date: Monday 09 September 2019

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

Date: Wednesday 28 August 2019

Advice on finding reputable sources for accurate cancer information.

What do benefit "special rules" do?

Date: Wednesday 21 August 2019

This blog looks at the practical differences that claiming health-related benefits under “special rules” makes. Which benefits are affected? How does that change the way a claim is made?

When do benefits "special rules" apply?

Date: Tuesday 20 August 2019

A look at when the special rules apply and some myths and confusion around the criteria.

Cancer and older people

Date: Wednesday 10 July 2019

Advice on reducing the risk of cancer as we age, questions to ask your GP and how Maggie's can support you.