My mum’s had the vaccine so why is she still shielding?

People with blood cancer who've had two vaccine doses might still need to shield. Here we explain why.

"I just don't know how careful to be around my brother"

What to do if you're not sure the vaccine has worked for your loved one

Supporting someone with blood cancer: your feelings

You may feel you need to be strong for the person you love, but it's important to take care of your own emotional wellbeing too

"Shielding is ending. Can our family go back to normal?"

Your loved one's level of risk as shielding is paused

Your blood cancer questions answered

Our Support Service replies to commonly asked questions

Find answers here

Practical support for carers

Find out what you're entitled to if you're supporting someone with blood cancer

"I feel completely out of the loop: am I being selfish?"

Our Support Service responds to a concerned partner's question

The Covid vaccine and blood cancer

Information for people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or any other blood cancer

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