We know from experience that it can be difficult to know what to do for a friend or a loved one during their treatment, so we’ve complied a list of gift ideas sure to offer comfort and support. For readymade baskets such as the one pictured here visit our online shop.

• Soft scented candle
• Scented “sticks” that come with a bottle of scented liquid (stick to basic scents)
• Soft, plush throw or blanket (stick to cotton, chenille or cashmere rather than wool. e.g. www.target.com)
• Soft sheets and pillow cases
• New pillows for the bed
• Books on CD
• Selection of DVD movies (Oscar winners, TV series, comedies, dramas, etc.)
• Arrange for weekly bedside table arrangements to be delivered through a local florist
• Create a playlist of soothing or classical music on an iPod or CD
• An iPod and speaker base (with selection of songs already downloaded)
• Set of warm socks
• “Softening” hand mittens & socks (visit www.blissworld.com)
• Special gift basket of favorite baked goods (e.g. www.fairytalebrownie.com and www.zabars.com)
• Custom gelato/ice cream (www.ecreamery.com)
• Small journal and pen
• Simple water pitcher and glass for bedside table for pill taking
• Tray for meals in bed
• Back support pillow with arms for sitting up in bed
• At home manicure/pedicure service from a local salon
• Basket of favorite products (face products/body products)
• Slippers (preferably with a rubber sole)
• Bathrobe
• House shoes (a good example are crocs with wool lining)
• Soft, roomy cardigan sweater
• Assorted scarves (to cover hair loss)
• Hats for men/women (to cover hair loss)
• Eye pillow
• Essentials for bedside table: lip balm, soft Kleenex, hand cream, pill box
• Pill boxes (take a basic one and add little messages to each slot)