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09 September 2020 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Belfast | 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 Belfast. The Rainbow Project Cancer support service for LGBTQIA+ people affected by cancer, including loved ones and carers. Its support services include one […]
30 August 2020 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Cardiff | 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 Cardiff. LATCH – Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity Charity providing free onsite accommodation and practical and emotional support for loved ones and carers of […]
21 August 2020 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Glasgow | 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 Glasgow. Shine Cancer Support – Glasgow Meet Up Group for Young Adults Support group meeting monthly for young adults in Glasgow living with cancer. […]
18 August 2020 — Robin Pritchard
Changing services in the face of Covid-19 | Widnes and Runcorn Cancer Support Group | Guest PostThe Widnes and Runcorn Cancer Support Group is a small yet well-established local charity offering psychological and emotional support to those living within the borough of Halton, whose lives have been touched by cancer. Like many support services, in light of the global pandemic of COVID-19, they were forced to rethink their services in order to continue to […]
16 August 2020 — 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 […]
07 August 2020 — David Allen
From a small trial to a virtual success | WesFit | Guest PostThe country has been thrown into a very different position this year; one that no one could have possibly predicted or planned for. So many vital services that we normally take for granted, have had to adapt really quickly to the sudden Covid-19 pandemic and the world of cancer was no exception. The normal day-to-day […]
20 July 2020 — Robin Pritchard
New virtual health and wellbeing support for patients in Surrey and Sussex | Guest PostDue to COVID-19, people living with cancer have struggled to access face-to-face health and wellbeing support. The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance has created a resource pack to enable professionals to signpost patients to new resources and live online health and wellbeing support in the area and developed guidance giving top tips for how to run […]
16 July 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Bounce Back Exercise | Your Cancer ServicesWhen living with cancer, there is a great importance for looking after your health with physical exercise. This can not only lift your energy levels, but also your mood and psychological wellbeing. We spoke to Beth Boxall, founder and trainer at Bounce Back Exercise, about the services she offers to people facing the challenges of cancer and […]
14 July 2020 — David Allen
COVID restrictions are lifting but Pelvic Radiation Disease will keep many in ongoing lockdown | Guest BlogEach year, many of the 22,000 people treated with pelvic radiotherapy have debilitating side effects which can reduce their quality of life as a result of pelvic radiation disease (PRD). With correct treatment the quality of life of patients can be improved, bringing relief to thousands of patients and support is out there. The Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA) […]
05 July 2020 — Lia Rogers
Cancer Support Services in Liverpool | 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 Liverpool. Sefton Support Group Charity improving individual health outcomes by providing bespoke support to the wellbeing of its members and the community. It […]
