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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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
Date: Thursday 12 December 2019
A reflection on managing special occasions while coping with bereavement.
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.
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.
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.
Date: Friday 15 November 2019
A guide for parents with tips on how to help your child and how to look after yourself.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Date: Wednesday 28 August 2019
Advice on finding reputable sources for accurate cancer information.
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?
Date: Tuesday 20 August 2019
A look at when the special rules apply and some myths and confusion around the criteria.
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