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“That bus, at one point the only thing consuming my vision, was slowly drifting back into the murky grey of the distance…”- Unseeing the Bus: Greg’s story #2

Posted 3 days ago

by Rachel - Macmillan

A week after World Mental Health Day on the 10 th of October we’re back with the second part of Greg’s series “Unseeing the bus.” In this three-part series for the Community News blog , Greg shares his experience of mental health in the face of a cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t read part one of the series, you can catch up here . Why not take a minute...
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“This risotto is so easy and takes no time at all to make” - Dining with an Ostomate: Roasted Tomato and Basil Risotto

Posted 7 days ago

by Rachel - Macmillan

Today Debbie shares her recipe for a delicious roasted tomato and basil risotto, which sounds wonderfully warming on a cold October day! All of Debbie’s recipes are of course designed with Ostomates in mind, and in case you’d missed any of her recipes to date, you can find them all in our Ileostomy, colostomy and stoma support group here . Enjoy...
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"...despair, madness, the darkest if thoughts. They are all temporary." - World Mental Health Day 2019

Posted 11 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Today, October 10 th marks World Mental Health Day – a day for global mental health education, awareness, and an advocacy against its social stigma. One of our members who suffered with depression as a result of his diagnosis, Greg, has agreed to share some of his thoughts in a 3-part Community News series entitled ‘Unseeing the bus’. ‘Unseeing...
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"...give that extra cuddle and hug to a special person in your life." (MetalMicky) - Wellbeing Wednesdays: October

Posted 13 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

It’s October already, and with it another ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ summary. So, grab yourself a cuppa, get cosy, and take in some tops tips from the Community for the past month. “A busy mind won’t have time to worry about other things. This is easier said than done but in time it will get easier.” ( Tony soprano ) “Deep breathing really helped...
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"...it remains a rare and preventable cancer." - Mesothelioma: What is it?

Posted 20 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Last Friday, September 26th marked Mesothelioma Awareness Day, and to recognise this Mesothelioma.com got in touch a while back, asking if I'd like to help them raise a further awareness of Mesothelioma, the dangers of asbestos and other asbestos-related diseases. Below is a summary as to what the day's all about: Mesothelioma Awareness Day (MAD)...
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“That bus, at one point the only thing consuming my vision, was slowly drifting back into the murky grey of the distance…”- Unseeing the Bus: Greg’s story #2

“This risotto is so easy and takes no time at all to make” - Dining with an Ostomate: Roasted Tomato and Basil Risotto

"...despair, madness, the darkest if thoughts. They are all temporary." - World Mental Health Day 2019

"...give that extra cuddle and hug to a special person in your life." (MetalMicky) - Wellbeing Wednesdays: October

"...it remains a rare and preventable cancer." - Mesothelioma: What is it?

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