Helpful Resources

Self-care Guides

Being diagnosed with a life threatening illness and going through treatment, causes trauma. Not just to your body, but to your mind as well. Here, you will find self-care tips and advice on caring for yourself. 

Mindfulness Tips For Lockdown

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Healthy Eating

When someone is going through a life threatening illness, it can be difficult to find an easily tolerated and healthy diet. A common issue with cancer, in particular, is that treatments often affect taste and appetite. This can possibly result in loss of weight or a deficiency in essential nutrients, leaving patients feeling weaker at a time when they need more strength and energy. 

Find out more

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Supporting someone affected 
by illness and loss

At some point we will all come into contact with people who are unwell, dying, bereaved or caring for someone who is ill.  When this happens, it’s not unusual to feel helpless, awkward or lost for words.  We hope our leaflet below will help you feel better able to manage these situations.

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