Dementia kit: tech leads the charge to protect people’s independence

Lindsay Cook 18 September 2019 – Dementia costs more than it should. With better, earlier diagnosis and the clever use of technology, the UK could save £100bn in the next 15 years, according to the International Longevity Centre.  The alternative: do nothing, put Britain’s health and social care system under intolerable strain and leave hundreds […]

Live Better With: World No Tobacco Day 2018

When is World No Tobacco Day? World No Tobacco Day takes place annually on May 31. What is the reason for World No Tobacco Day? World No Tobacco Day is an annual awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1987 to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and encourage governments to […]

Introducing Evaux – the skincare range made for cancer patients

We’re always on the lookout for new, innovative, and most importantly helpful products to add to our growing catalogue. The newest addition to our site is the Evaux skincare range – developed especially for cancer patients. During chemo or radiotherapy, you may find that your usual skincare and beauty products do more harm than good. It may be time […]

Live Better With: Too young for cancer? We get it!

We are delighted to be partnering with Shine Cancer Support for their annual Shine Connect event – the UK’s only conference for young adults with cancer. Ceinwen Giles, Shine Cancer Support director, tells us what’s on the agenda: While cancer is usually thought of an “older person’s disease”, at Shine Cancer Support we know that there […]

Live Better With: The best clothes to wear during cancer treatment

What to wear during cancer treatment: dressing for comfort & practicability Cancer treatment can go on for months or even years for some people. That’s certainly a long time to wear flimsy and uncomfortable hospital gowns or struggle with unsuitable clothing during chemotherapy, radiotherapy or after surgery. When it comes to finding the best clothes […]

Live Better With: “I was determined to fight cancer with every ounce of strength I possessed”

 Soap and glory for Irish  entrepreneur Deborah Neill We’re always on the lookout for new, innovative, and most importantly helpful products to add to our growing catalogue. A new addition to our site is Deborah Neill Handmade Soap, beautiful handmade soap created by a cancer survivor to help soothe irritated skin that has been affected by cancer treatment. Here, soapmaker […]