Stress is something many of us deal with on a daily basis, but in the current times, feelings of stress may be higher than usual. With all of the change and uncertainty at the moment it is natural to feel overwhelmed, or more stressed than usual. April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this blog, Editorial Assistant Molly suggests some ways to cope with stress at this time.
Try to stick to a daily routine
At the moment…
What is easy read?
Easy read uses simple words and pictures to explain information.
Who is it for?
Easy read is useful for anyone who finds it hard to read, including people:
What is different about easy read information?
We want all our information about cancer to…
This month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a great opportunity to raise awareness of the 4th most common cancer in the UK. This blog explains what bowel cancer is, what the symptoms might be and how you can reduce your risk.
What is bowel cancer?
The bowel is made up of the small bowel (small intestine) and the large bowel (colon, rectum and anus). We have information on what the bowel does here. The term bowel cancer…
We want to write information that is useful and accessible to every person affected by cancer. This blog, by our cancer information development nurse Hilary, shows how our volunteer reviewers are helping us write more inclusive information.
Our reviewer feedback
To check that we’re getting our information right, we routinely ask the people who use it what they think. Every time we update a piece of information, some…
Home isolation can be challenging for everyone. But if you or someone you love has a cancer diagnosis, it can be especially difficult. In this blog, our cancer information development nurse Rebecca share some ideas of how to keep busy and stay in touch with friends and family while staying at home. For the latest health information about coronavirus, see the information from the NHS for England and Wales, for Scotla…
