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6th January 2021

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically affects people during the dark winter months. If the dark mornings and early sunsets affect your mood significantly, read on to learn more about SAD and how it can be managed.

16th December 2020

Patient Perspective – It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Vickie, our resident patient blogger, is back with her December blog. Here, she talks about how she’s looking forward to Christmas more than ever this year.

11th December 2020

Treatment-induced menopause

In this blog we take a look at medical menopause and how it can be managed.

25th November 2020

Patient Perspective – an update from lockdown

Vickie is our resident patient blogger. Here, she chats about the current lockdown in England, and how she’s getting ready for the festive season.

23rd October 2020

Tips for telephone consultations

With many hospital and GP appointments now via phone or video, we're sharing our tips, along with tips from blood cancer patients, on how to get the best out of a telephone consultation.

16th October 2020

Applying for jobs – a how-to guide

In this third blog in our employment series, we look at finding relevant job roles and how to apply for them.

9th October 2020

What is counselling and psychotherapy?

In this article, Hospital Support Worker Kate Firkins explains what counselling and psychotherapy are and what you can expect when accessing a talking therapy.

9th October 2020

Patient Perspective – Taking to the skies

In August, our resident patient blogger Vickie took on a skydive in aid of her fellow blood cancer patients, raising an amazing £600. Here, she’s written about the experience, and why you too should consider taking to the skies this year.

7th October 2020

COVID-19 and the flu jab

In this blog, our Patient Advocacy Manager outlines why getting your flu jab is more important this year than ever before.

6th October 2020

Halloween fundraising at home

Get your fangs stuck into these horrifying Halloween ideas that you can try at home!