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Saturday, October 20th marked the start of International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, and to recognise this, Paula, one of our brilliant Online Community users, has agreed to share her story and experience.
Well, where to begin ... I’m single, 46 years old, and in February 2018 I saw my GP who thankfully, due to his quick thinking and concern SAVED MY LIFE! He rushed me into hospital where within 4 hours I was told…
Over the past couple of months, CBD (or cannabidiol) oil has risen in popularity with increased availability of the product. As a result, it’s often been a popular discussion topic on the Community. Due to our Community Guidelines though, discussions on cannabis and its derivatives have always been banned.
However, with CBD oil becoming readily available on UK high streets earlier this year, coupled with increased…
Phil, 34, works as a Welfare Rights Adviser on the Macmillan Support Line. The team provide information on the benefits and grants people affected by cancer might be eligible to claim.
I have been working on the Macmillan Support Line as a Welfare Rights Adviser for 4 and a half years now. Prior to this role I was a face to face adviser for a local authority and also worked as an immigration caseworker for a legal advice…
