Tag: tips & advice
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Six tips for festive well-being
The festive season can be a challenging time, particularly if you’re affected by a brain tumour. Here we’re focusing on how to look after your well-being and have as peaceful and enjoyable a festive break as possible.
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Your rehabilitation questions answered by experts
We’ve collected all the answers from our recent virtual rehabilitation Q&A with expert medical professionals from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Coping with change and uncertainty
Not knowing what the future may hold, or losing some control of day-to-day life, can make us feel insecure, leading to anxiety and worry. Here we share tips on ways to cope with change and uncertainty.
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How to apply for your free bus pass
Matt, who’s part of our Young Adult community, explains how a free bus pass is the key to his independence.
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Get set for 2020
We share some of our top tips for taking care of your emotional, physical and psychological needs in 2020.
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Money-saving tips for Christmas
Members of our community, including our benefits and money adviser from Citizens Advice, share some money-saving tips to help you keep within your budget over the holidays.
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Looking after yourself at Christmas
The festive season can be an exciting time of year but it’s important to make sure you pace yourself, and get the support you need for you and your loved ones. Here are some tips from our community for looking after yourself over the festive period.
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Top tips for eating well during treatment
It can be hard to eat well when you’re going through chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment. We asked an expert how to get the nutrients that you need.
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Being active when living with a brain tumour
Specialist physiotherapists in neuro-oncology, Jenny Collins and Serena Hartley, share their advice on taking part in physical activity when you’re living with a brain tumour.
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Revising for and sitting exams when living with a brain tumour
Exams are challenging at the best of times. But if you’re living with a brain tumour, you’re also likely to be struggling with fatigue, concentration or memory problems, making them even more difficult.
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Ways to help and cope when someone you love is diagnosed with a brain tumour
12 pieces of heartfelt advice from those who understand what life is like when someone you love has a brain tumour.
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Carers – looking after yourself at Christmas
Sara Challice, who cared for her husband Neil for 13 years, shares some of her tips on how to make things easier over the Christmas period.
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Managing fatigue during the holidays
With the holiday season upon us, we asked Sara Robson, a Specialist Allied Health Professional, to share some of her tips for managing fatigue in everyday life.
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21 days of wellbeing
Join our 21 Days of Wellbeing challenge and give your wellbeing a boost
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Keeping cool in the heat
If a heatwave leaves you wishing you could switch your beach umbrella for your rain brolly, you’re not alone. So, we’ve put together our seven top tips to keep cool in the heat.
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Outpatient appointments – what to bring and how to prepare
A guest blog from 17 year old Kaleb about what to bring and how to prepare for a day care medical appointment.
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Enjoy a long weekend your way
As we come to one of the last bank holidays of the year, it’s time to make the most of it and enjoy the summer season!
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All you need is love…and maybe a bit of inspiration
Date night ideas whether you’re suffering with brain tumour-related fatigue, a lack of money, or just a plain lack of ideas.
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Helping love blossom: relationship tips when living with a brain tumour
When one person is diagnosed with a brain tumour, maintaining a relationship can be difficult.