The leaflets or the helpline team can be reached at
https://www.lymphomas.org.uk/contact/
Very helpful. Any other thoughts on good relaxation techniques?
www.jashcroft.co.uk, British designed and individually made, stylish cotton hats, printed headscarves, turbans for women, beanies for men and new teenage styles. Lovely gifts include silk scarves and Lepel soft bras. Based in the South East we support many national and local cancer charities.
jashcroft.co.uk blog
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Lymphoma Association
A wonderful team at the Lymphoma Association. Great publications. I especially like the advice they have on relaxation, exercise and dealing with a sore mouth and throat.
The leaflets or the helpline team can be reached at
Very helpful. Any other thoughts on good relaxation techniques?
The leaflets or the helpline team can be reached at
Very helpful. Any other thoughts on good relaxation techniques?
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Did you know about the Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission is the new health and social care regulator for England.
For example, you can search for your hospital or compare hospitals.
http://2009ratings.cqc.org.uk/findcareservices/informationabouthealthcareservices.cfm
If you look at the Royal Marsden they rank as Excellent across all of the measures, Quality of Services; Meeting Core Standards; Assessment of Existing Commitments; Assessment of National Priorities, etc.
For example, you can search for your hospital or compare hospitals.
http://2009ratings.cqc.org.uk/findcareservices/informationabouthealthcareservices.cfm
If you look at the Royal Marsden they rank as Excellent across all of the measures, Quality of Services; Meeting Core Standards; Assessment of Existing Commitments; Assessment of National Priorities, etc.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
CancerHelp UK (Cancer Research site on hair loss)
We are thrilled that we are now on the Cancer Research, CancerHelp UK page on Hair loss and wigs.
The bit at the bottom of http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/hair-loss-and-wigs#resource.
We will continue to support Cancer Research and are starting to think about the plans for our 2010 fundraiser. The 'swish' party was so well received last year it seems a good idea to do it again and extend it. Any ideas or thoughts welcome.
The bit at the bottom of http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/hair-loss-and-wigs#resource.
We will continue to support Cancer Research and are starting to think about the plans for our 2010 fundraiser. The 'swish' party was so well received last year it seems a good idea to do it again and extend it. Any ideas or thoughts welcome.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
What can I do to help?
I noticed the book, What can I do to help? at UCLH Macmillan. This contains 75 practical ideas for family and friends from cancer's frontline. The author is Deborah Hutton and proceeds support Macmillan cancer relief.
I would recommend to anyone with a friend or family going through a serious illness. For example, idea 29 is to Offer to be an outpatient companion. I certainly felt this was helpful when we had an illness in the family and simply having someone collect and take us to appointments was invaluable.
The book is available on amazon.co.uk, which can be accessed through the link on this blog or on www.4myhead.com/aboutus.php.
I would recommend to anyone with a friend or family going through a serious illness. For example, idea 29 is to Offer to be an outpatient companion. I certainly felt this was helpful when we had an illness in the family and simply having someone collect and take us to appointments was invaluable.
The book is available on amazon.co.uk, which can be accessed through the link on this blog or on www.4myhead.com/aboutus.php.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
UCLH Macmillan
The team offer a very helpful service allowing clients to try on hats and scarves. They now have some of our samples so if you are at this London hospital you can see a few of our styles. All current stock will continue to be on the website and available to order easily, quickly and securely.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Information on Breast Cancer tips for family
The newest health information site in the UK is the Boots WebMD site for healthcare information for yourself, friends and family. A fantastic source of information. In particular please see their recent article on Breast Cancer and Tips for family. The link can be found on our site on http://www.4myhead.com/charity.php
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