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Talk to an expert...

Posted 48 minutes ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Over the past month or so there’s been a couple of changes and new additions to the Ask An Expert section of the Community – so I thought it the right time to give you all a little more information about our Ask An Expert section, and the myriad of professionals you can put your questions to. Nurses: First off, you can of course ask a nurse any...
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"I was not a man in my 60’s or 70’s – I was a 34 year-old female!"

Posted 5 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Gina was diagnosed with lung cancer at just 34. She's kindly shared with the Community her experience of being diagnosed, and the shock and impact being diagnosed with cancer had on her at such a young age. If, like Gina, you were diagnosed with cancer at a young age, go ahead and share your experiences with us in the comments section below. If...
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Safer Internet Day 2019

Posted 14 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Today, February 5 th , 2019, marks Safer Internet Day, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to share with you all a few tips on how best to protect yourself online, so we can work together for a better internet. Passwords: You’ve heard it before, but creating strong and unique passwords for accounts is the best way to keep yourself safe. Strong...
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I forgot to be ME

Posted 19 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Lindsay, known to much of our Community as Leolady56 , has been an avid member and Community Champion for a couple of years now. Just a couple of months ago I discovered that outside of the Community Lindsay’s involved in a fair few rather interesting hobbies – something you’ll shortly read about further. In addition, she’s also the founder of the ever...
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"Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year? Only if you insist!"

Posted 19 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Here in West Yorkshire, just one of the locations where our Support Line teams are based, we’re lucky enough to have 3 ‘Wellbeing Champions’ at hand to support our teams if ever anyone's having a bit of a tough time, and perhaps need a bit of emotional support. Ahead of 'Blue Monday' (21/01/2019), one of our Wellbeing Champs, Natalie, has put together...
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