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Not sure what to say to someone grieving at Christmas? Find thoughtful words, ways to show you care and meaningful gift ideas for a difficult Christmas. It’s only November, but Christmas is already starting to creep in. The decorations are appearing in shops. Christmas plans are being made. Conversations are turning to where we’ll be, who we’ll see and what we’ll do. And somewhere in the middle of all that excitement, you think of someone. A friend who lost her husband this year. A colleague facing their first Christmas without a parent. A family member who will have an empty chair at the table. You think, I should message them. Then comes the harder thought. What do I actually say?...

Supporting an employee through cancer, serious illness or bereavement isn’t about having all the right words. From offering flexibility and checking in over time to simply acknowledging what they’re going through, in this blog, we talk about five thoughtful ways employers and HR teams can support employees through difficult times.

Choosing a gift for someone going through cancer treatment can be difficult, especially when you’re unsure what they may actually need. From practical help and comfort to thoughtful gifts they can use during treatment and recovery, we share some of the best gift ideas for cancer and chemotherapy patients.

Chemotherapy and Cold Sensitivity: What You Need to Know Chemotherapy and cold sensitivity—they go hand in hand, don’t they? Firstly, before diving into this blog, I reached out to friends who have endured chemotherapy to understand their experiences with cold sensitivity. To my surprise, only one mentioned significant issues with cold. Wait, what? I sell blankets and socks on my website for this very reason! Was I missing something? It turns out, I was. Here’s what I learned, along with a few nuggets of chemo knowledge you may find surprising. What Is Chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is a broad term for drugs designed to destroy cancer cells, either by killing them or preventing their division. With over 100 different chemotherapy drugs available,...

  "You got to put your head to it. You got to push through” are the wise words from young Tadgh O’Malley who kicked Hodgkins Lymphoma to the kerb.