Helpful Resources

Helpful resources

Resources on coping with a cancer diagnosis, carer's information, links, citizens advice and more.

The Macmillan Psychology Service has developed a series of videos to help and support you, your carers and family, with your cancer diagnosis.
In these videos we explore the process of adjustment, how cancer impacts you and those around you, some strategies to help you cope and how to access
additional support.

Chapter 1 Coping with a diagnosis

Chapter 2 - What is a normal reaction

Chapter 3 - Impact of Cancer Diagnosis
Resource: Cancer and your sex life

Chapter 4 - Strategies for managing difficult emotions
Resource: Positive Steps to Wellbeing
Resource: The Worry Tree
Resource: Postpone Your Worry

Chapter 5 - Strategies for managing negative emotions (part 2)

Mindful breathing
Mindful breathing - 5 minutes
Mindful breathing - 10 minutes

Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation – 6 minutes
Progressive muscle relaxation – 15 minutes

Imagery and visualisation
Guided imagery - 10 minutes
Guided imagery – 15 minutes

Apps
Headspace
Calm

Chapter 6 - What if I need extra support?
Macmillan Cancer Support information is available on the Macmillan website or they can be contacted on 0808 808 00 00 (every day 8am-8pm). There is also the ability to chat to cancer information and support specialists online.

Carer’s Information

Supporting your child through your cancer diagnosis:

Guide for Talking to your Children and Teenagers About your Cancer Diagnosis

Links & Other Helpful Organisations

Equality and Diversity:

ELFT approach to Equality and Diversity