I have to undergo treatment and will be unable to work. How do I find out what financial help I can claim whilst away from work.
I have to undergo treatment and will be unable to work. How do I find out what financial help I can claim whilst away from work.
Hello castle25
Thank you for reaching out of the Macmillan Online Community.
Here at Macmillan we have a Money team who look at benefits and allowances, they are available on our helpline by calling 0808 808 0000 and choosing options 1 and 2. They are also available through email and online chat, the team are available 5 days a week 8am-6pm.
It's also worth reading through our Help with the cost of cancer information, I feel this could be helpful for you as is explains various financial options.
Aside from Macmillan it is also worth looking at Money helper.
You mention being unable to work due to treatment castle25 how are you feeling about everything? We are here should you need to talk about how this is impacting you as we provide a listening ear - a place for you to talk through things and working through this. We also have clinical nurses should you have any questions around treatment and your health. You can reply to this post, call our helpline, email, or through online chat, you just need to choose the correct options fr the support you need. The main helpline is open 7 days a week 8am-8pm.
Take care,
Katie
Remember you can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or by email.
