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09 July 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cooking, Eating and NutritionGetting the nourishment you need is important, but it’s not always easy. What does a balanced diet look like? What if I don’t feel like eating? What if I’m having trouble with swallowing or digestion? There is support out there, from nutritional advice to cookery courses. These days, everyone seems to have a […]
29 June 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 minutes with… AngorIn today’s blog, we chat to Angor, a charity dedicated to helping anyone living with cancer or a life-limiting condition, based in Carmarthenshire Wales. Tell us about your organisation… We offer a safe, empowering space for individuals, their families and carers designed to help people cope with all aspects of a life-altering diagnosis, through […]
26 June 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Bristol | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Bristol. Caafi Health Cancer Champions – Project for Black and Minoritised communities in inner-city Bristol. Supported by Macmillan Cancer Support, it trains local volunteers […]
23 June 2026 — Lia Rogers
Are cafés your cup of tea?Cancer cafés are growing in popularity and number on Cancer Care Map. These are often community lead spaces, sometimes with support from charities like Macmillan, that give those affected by cancer the opportunity to meet in an informal, social environment. You might find it more relaxing to socialise in spaces where what you are going […]
18 June 2026 — Lia Rogers
You’re Not Alone: Support from Target Ovarian CancerTarget Ovarian Cancer is one the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charities. They aim is to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives by driving national awareness campaigns, training GPs, and supporting everyone affected by the disease. If you or someone you love has been affected by ovarian cancer, you’re not alone, and below they explain the different […]
11 June 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 Minutes With… UK Men’s Sheds AssociationTo mark Men’s Health Week, we’re taking 5 minutes to chat to the UK Men’s Sheds Association about their fantastic work building communities and bringing men together in friendship and creativity. Tell us about your organisation? With help from Age UK, the first Shed opened in 2009 in Cheshire – over three years, these seven […]
04 June 2026 — Lia Rogers
5 minutes with… Lorna Hetherington MassageIn today’s blog, we chat with Lorna Hetherington about her massage services, including her specialised training in oncology massage. When did you start? What was the inspiration and motivation behind your business? Whereabouts are you based? I set up Lorna Hetherington Massage over 20 years ago, as I wanted a job that helped people […]
28 May 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Plymouth | SpotlightThere are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Here, we spotlight some of the cancer support services available in and around Plymouth. Get It Off Your Chest – Peer support group for people who are going through, or have been through, breast cancer and those with […]
22 May 2026 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Connections | An event by Hastings Voluntary Action in partnership with MacmillanCancer Connections is an event by Hastings Voluntary Action in partnership with Macmillan, raising awareness and uptake of local cancer services. “We recruit and train Cancer Champions (volunteers from the community) to help us reach wider and deeper into local communities. Cancer Champions are willing to have conversations about cancer, well-being, and mental health, and […]
04 May 2026 — Lia Rogers
Guest Blog | Deaf Cancer Support ProjectThis guest blog comes from Deaf Cancer Support who provide support, care and advocacy for deaf people affected by cancer. Being able to communicate your own language when facing something as difficult as cancer should be a given. This project, in partnership with Macmillan, is working to make that happen. In 2018, members […]
