Health matters

Explore our Health Matters articles and guides

Explore a wide range of articles and guides offering support across a variety of health issues, plus practical help to improve your wellbeing.

Cancer support

No one cancer journey is the same and we're here to help you understand it. From symptoms, treatments and supporting yourself or a loved one, here's a selection of articles that could help you.

Dealing with cancer at work

Depending on your diagnosis, you might be able to keep working, or you might need to take time off as and when you need to, or you may want to work flexibly. However it shakes out, your needs come first.

Help with cancer costs and managing your finances

The cost of a cancer diagnosis is something that can add mounds of extra stress just when you need it the least. The good news is, there are benefits, schemes and services that can help you.

5 ways to support someone with cancer

Cancer can be challenging to live with, so whether you’re caring for, or supporting a friend or loved one, it’s important to be there for them. Here are some thoughtful ways to help.

5 things a cancer nurse wishes you knew about cancer care

Our resident expert on living with cancer and how the care community can help

How to support your mental health after a cancer diagnosis

Find the support you need and tackle any negative feelings about cancer.

Melanoma skin cancer

Understand signs and find out about prevention, diagnosis and treatment for melanoma skin cancer.

In partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan is one of the largest cancer support charities in the UK and they know that cancer throws a lot your way. From the moment you're told, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of thoughts and questions you have about cancer. Whatever you need to ask, Macmillan are here to help and will do whatever it takes to support you.

They offer specialist healthcare information, financial guidance and emotional support for people affected by cancer, through diagnosis and beyond and you can explore Macmillan's website for more information.

People living with cancer and their loved ones, can contact Macmillan's confidential support line today on 0808 239 6341. They're open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.