Dear Land
I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and how long you were off work, it must have been a difficult time for you.
When it comes to benefit entitlement that you may be eligible to claim during any further periods of absence, it would be best to speak to our team of Money Advisors here on the support line. You can speak to them by calling 0808 808 0000 and choosing option 1 and then 2, they are open Monday to Friday 8am until 6pm. You can also reach them on live chat through out website during the same hours.
If you are wondering about what sickness pay from your employer that you may be eligible for, your line manager or HR department should be able to advise further.
If you have any other queries about your rights when off sick or taking time from work, you can also read through our booklet about Your Rights at work when you are affected by cancer, which can be found here
Other services such as citizen's advice may also be able to give further guidance. You can find out more about how to contact them or your local office here
Please also reach out to us on the support line if you'd ever like to chat further about things, or if you'd like to talk to our team of nurses about any upcoming reconstruction surgery, you can also reach them every day between 8am and 8pm on the same number as I have provided further up.
I hope you find this information helpful.
Rebecca - Macmillan
Cancer Information and Support Team
Remember you can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or by email.
