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…
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…
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the UK and is slightly more common in men than women. BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen recently revealed his own diagnosis of bowel cancer to help increase awareness. Here we explain what symptoms to look out for, what bowel screening is, and what you can do to reduce your risk. We also let you know where you can get further information and…
April is Stress Awareness Month - a month during which health care professionals across the country join forces to increase awareness of the causes and cures for stress. In this blog, Information Development Nurse Teri takes us through some top tips for coping with stress.
Stress is the body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. Most of us have feelings of stress at different times in our life.
Signs…
Welcome to National Pet Month, which is celebrated every April. In this blog, Content Developer Azmina talks about how pets enrich our lives and gives top tips for responsible pet ownership.
What is the aim of National Pet Month?
National Pet Month is an annual celebration of the benefits that pets bring to our lives. The aim is to improve our pets’ welfare, encourage us to be responsible owners and make us aware of pet…
