Newly diagnosed.
I am still fit able to work full-time and walk 2/3 miles.
As this isn't curable I would like to give up working full-time. Would it be possible for me to get help with my income?
Newly diagnosed.
I am still fit able to work full-time and walk 2/3 miles.
As this isn't curable I would like to give up working full-time. Would it be possible for me to get help with my income?
Hello SJA33 and thank you for contacting the Online Community.
I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis, it’s great that you’re managing physically though.
We have a team of Money Advisers who can perform a benefit check on chat or over the phone. You're welcome to submit a web chat choosing the option 'Welfare Benefits & Grants' or you can call in on 0808 808 00 00. They will need information about your income, outgoings and any savings/investments you might have.
You might also find our publication Help with the cost of cancer helpful as it is about getting financial help if you are affected by cancer in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
How do you feel you’re coping with your diagnosis just now? We’d be more than happy to talk things through with you.
We have a team of cancer specialist nurses here on the support line if you have any clinical questions you’d like to ask about your diagnosis.
We’re also here for your emotional support. Cancer can bring up all sorts of feelings and it can be helpful to talk about these to try and process what’s happening.
Alex, Information and Support Adviser
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.
