June 20–26 is Learning Disability Awareness Week led by the charity Mencap. This week is about making sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability.
There are around 1.5m people in the UK living with a learning disability. That is approximately 2.16% of the general population1. And yet it can sometimes be difficult for this audience to find accessible health information.
People with learning…
In this blog, Content Developer Azmina explains why gardening is a great way to keep active when you have cancer. She also gives 10 top tips for National Gardening Week.
What is the aim of National Gardening Week?
National Gardening Week takes place from 29 April to 6 May 2019. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) organises this annual celebration of gardening. It suggests lots of imaginative project ideas, from planting…
It’s National Share a Story Month! In this blog, Content Developer Hilary talks about the value of sharing stories about cancer.
I’m a sucker for a story. Call it being a bit of a gossip, if you will. But I enjoy nothing more than a good yarn. A TV show, book, movie, podcast, song or a conversation with a friend – even a snippet of chat overheard on the train. The format really doesn’t matter. I just love hearing…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In this blog, Cancer Information Nurse Teri looks at the symptoms of skin cancer and highlights ways that you can protect yourself in the sun.
The incidence of skin cancer has increased over the last 10 years and is now the most common form of cancer in the UK. Skin cancer is also one of the most preventable types of cancer. One of the biggest risk factors of skin cancer is being exposed…
This week is Deaf Awareness Week. In this blog, Senior Editor Marilisa talks about our British Sign Language information, including two new videos.
Did you know that we have a collection of videos in British Sign Language (BSL)? They cover a wide range of topics, from signs and symptoms of cancer, to types of treatment and how to cope with side effects. We’ve worked closely with Deaf groups and organisations around the…
