Not sure how to do this ....

Counting_Pennies_2

Hi, I don't know if any of these are any good. Noticed from your info box that you are in Lincolnshire.

hth

http://www.pinchbeckkidsclub.org/

http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/NorthLincs/ChildrenAndYoungPeople/childcare/Shortbreaks.htm

http://www.pgl.co.uk/pglweb
http://www.pgl.co.uk/PGLWeb/individuals/centres/CaythorpeCourt.htm

http://www.kgadventure.com/
http://adventurecamps.kgadventure.com/adventure-camps/camps

DUKE

Hi again pol - I did put a link up for you for Macmillan but you must've missed it with everything that's going on - Ring this number: 0808 808 00 00

Don't worry about the op pol, you'll be ok. Although I know we've all had different treatment & the treatment will effect us all differently, I can honestly say that apart from feeling dizzy I felt quite well after my op. Just take one step at a time. Do feel free to keep on talking if you wish as this helped me no end. I'm still on about it 2 years on as I can't actually believe that I ever had cancer. Take care x

bluenoseam

First off, sorry to hear about your diagnosis - i've had the conversation where you're told you've got cancer so i know it's a mash of a thousand different emotions and zero ability to make sense of any of them!

The MacMillan forums are brilliant, even if it is just to speak to real people who've walked a mile in your shoes - the doctors are great, they'll answer questions and give you all the information in the world, but ultimately the majority of the time they're doing it purely from the viewpoint of theory, they won't have been through it themselves. I know when i went through treatment (tonsil cancer) it was a lot more straightforward than most cases - but some of the hints & tips you get on the forums really are immensely helpfull!

Ignore stuff you read online about XYZ - the biggest problem with reading stuff like that is false information, the internet's full of it, cancer treatment may be a multi billion dollar business, but if they ever found anything to cure it i think that's money every scientist would gladly give up & scream it from the rooftops. While it's true to say there's solid information out there, there's a ton of bull out there and no real filter for the bull & the goods, the doctors will keep you right as to what's best for YOU, the other bad thing with cancer treatment is that you could have two people with identical staging & treatment but they'll both react differently.

Finally like someone else said, check your insurance policies - even if there's nothing in there, your circumstances just changed massively and in order to cover yourself more than anything let them know, then that way they have no get out from underneath you. Best of luck, oh and a little hint no matter how little it seems let your medics know, i thought anti-sickness tablets were 1 thing and wound up suffering terrible sickness during my first round of chemo only to be told "aww man, if you'd said we'd have changed the tablets" as i was dragged into hospital 7 days after starting having not eaten for 3-4 days!

DevilsAdvocate1

When I was a registered childminder I did some work for Sure Start where I looked after a little girl whose mum was going through the same as you.

Sure Start paid me, not the girl's mum. If you have a local Sure Start you could try contacting them to see if they have a similar scheme.

Also, the girl's mum did not drive, so Sure Start paid me to collect her and then drop her home again.

HTH. D.

Flyboy152

DevilsAdvocate1 wrote: »

When I was a registered childminder I did some work for Sure Start where I looked after a little girl whose mum was going through the same as you.

Sure Start paid me, not the girl's mum. If you have a local Sure Start you could try contacting them to see if they have a similar scheme.

Also, the girl's mum did not drive, so Sure Start paid me to collect her and then drop her home again.

HTH. D.

Not to get too political, but with Sure Start apparently slated for closure, this service will be lost.

poly1

Thanks DevilsAdvocate1 but unfortunately my DD2 is nearly five now and my local sure start centre is for under fives only.

moomoomama27

I'm so sorry to read about your situation. My Mum has breast cancer, was diagnosed last year, and she has managed to get quite alot of finacial support. Citizens advice were absolutley fantasic, found everything she was entitled to and explained it to her, she got DLA, and another payment, not sure of the name, so it's definatley worth making an appointment and seeing if they can help with the money side of things.

My daughter is 13, and when my Mum was going through the surgery, and chemo, it was very tough on her. If she's scared or having trouble sorting her feelings out speak to your GP, they can offer support to you and her, and refer to counselling if needed.

Best wishes to you, stay strong xx