Hi my partner has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, he's already claiming ESA and PIP for another condition, do I need to phone them and let them know he has cancer. He's on stranded rate for pip do you think they'd put him on higher rate.
Hi my partner has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, he's already claiming ESA and PIP for another condition, do I need to phone them and let them know he has cancer. He's on stranded rate for pip do you think they'd put him on higher rate.
Thank you for your question Floki81. I’m sorry to hear about your partner’s diagnosis. We can certainly review the benefits he is claiming.
We have a dedicated team of Welfare Rights and Benefits Advisors who can discuss any benefits and grants your partner may be able to access. Unfortunately, they do not have an “Ask An Expert” forum on our community website, you can however contact them by phone on 0800 808 0000 selecting Option 1, then Option 2 and Option 2 again. They are available Monday to Friday from 8am – 8pm and Weekends 9am – 5pm. If you would prefer, you can also contact them via webchat here by selecting “Chat to us” and then “Welfare Benefits and grants”.
They will ask for some financial details such as household income, any savings or assets and household bills such as rent/mortgage, council tax and energy costs to see what help is available.
Just so you are aware, the Financial Guidance team can provide information and guidance on all aspects of personal finances to help you make informed decisions in the following areas;
If there is any topics from the above list you or your partner would like to discuss with us, please give us a call on 0800 808 0000 and select Option 1, then Option 2 and then Option 1. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8am – 6pm.
Laura
Service Knowledge & Content Specialist
The Financial Guidance Service will not recommend that you buy, sell or cancel a specific financial product from any company. As a guidance service, we do not provide financial advice and we are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The aim of the Financial Guidance Service is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your personal finances. For financial advice, including recommendations to buy, sell or cancel specific financial products, you should speak to a financial adviser who is suitably qualified and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
