When you’re sick of ordinary gifts...

IF YOU know someone who is suffering from a long-term illness you may want to think of something other than flowers to take as a gift when visiting them.

Anikka Burton, a cancer survivor, was inspired to start notanotherbunchofflowers.com – a gift idea website to lift the spirits of the unwell.

You can buy subscription gift boxes so the patient gets a delivered goodie box every few weeks or so, with specially chosen presents or one-off ideas.

Lovely fluffy socks, puzzles, sweets, tea trays, jewellery, pampering products, chemo gifts and presents for men are among this innovative range.

Turning her illness into a business, Anikka has raised more than £14,000 for charity.