All Coping with an illness pages
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InformationUnderstanding sexual health
Sexual health is part of your overall health, and it’s important to look after it. Although many of us don’t feel comfortable talking about sex, it’s helpful to know when and how to access confidential services which can support your sexual wellbeing.
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GuidanceForming healthy habits to increase productivity and resilience
Habits are routine behaviours done on a regular basis which are integral to our ability to function. Learn how you can manage your habits and form healthy ones while working from home.
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GuidanceBuilding your immune system while working from home
The need for a strong immune system is clear. When out of sync and unbalanced, we will struggle to fight off infection and disease. Find out how you can support your immune system with essential vitamins and minerals.
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GuidanceCaring for family and friends during times of crisis
Connection with other people is incredibly important, and evidence shows that our physical and mental health can suffer without social support. Here is some information to consider while caring for your loved ones during COVID-19.
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GuidanceManaging remote teams
Whether your team is fully remote or you have one or more hybrid team members, our top tips will help you to manage them effectively.
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GuidanceWhat is diabetes?
Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders in which a person has abnormally high blood sugar, either because their pancreas does not produce enough insulin or because these cells do not respond to the insulin that the body produces.
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GuidanceWhat is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a long-term condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It’s the most common type of arthritis in the UK, affecting over 8.75 million people. Find out more about the condition.
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GuidanceWhat is heart failure?
Heart failure refers to the condition when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body as well as it should. This can lead to oxygen deprivation to the rest of the body, and abnormal back pressure developing within blood vessels of the body, causing a number of problems.
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GuidanceWhat is coronary heart disease?
It’s estimated that over seven million people in the UK have a diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD), with more men than women affected. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms and treatments associated with this condition.
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InformationLong term medical conditions or a terminal illness
If you require support over a longer period of time, our physical grants are available for a wide range of concerns.
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GuidanceThe reality of living with terminal cancer
Pat (Patricia) Mackey was an inaugural member of North York General Hospital’s Patient and Family Advisory Council. Following her cancer reoccurrence in the winter of 2013 and while receiving care at the Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care, she generously shared her time, candid thoughts and observations, on video, of what it is like to live with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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GuidanceCaring for someone with terminal cancer
Ciaran Devane, Macmillan Cancer Support’s CEO from 2007 until 2014, talks about his experience of caring for his partner with terminal cancer. He describes the emotions he and his partner went through and the support they received from Macmillan.
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GuidanceBeginner's guide to getting back in shape
Getting back into shape after not exercising for a long time can be daunting. In this eHow video Martin Egwuagu shares some tips on small steps we can take everyday to get back into shape using the analogy – ‘inch by inch is a sinch, yard by yard is hard’. ...
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GuidanceWays to support a loved one with cancer
Drawing from her own experience with cancer, Ilonka Meier shares six simple ways to support loved ones and friends with cancer.
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GuidanceThe hidden costs of cancer and where to find help
Anthony was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in June 2014. In this video, he talks not only about the money worries and financial difficulties he faced due to cancer, but also of the huge support and advice which Macmillan Cancer Support was able to give.
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GuidanceFive things to know when caring for someone with dementia
Learn about the five things to avoid when caring for people with dementia.