Benefits

Of course you will apply for pip.straight away x

Ok thank you for that. I’ve never claimed any benefits before. What is PiP and how do I apply? Also I was diagnosed August 2022 can it be backdated? I’m also of state pension age and live in Scotland. 

Yes ring universal credit tell them.aswell.youll.be entitled to that and housing benefit pip.is for people in our position.say you can't do any daily tasks someone has to help.you or do them.for you make sure yiu say that yes you will.het it all back dated x

Do you need to go for an assessment?. I’ve not had a prognosis exactly because I don’t want one. But my oncologist said it’s stage 4 inoperable and not curable. Treatment will start in June to give me a bit longer. 

Mine was over phone id already sent information off docs letter ect my device is go on the phone in morning first thing ring universal credit and pip...pip may take a while but please nr patient worth it in.the end x

Thank you. I’m just not sure I will qualify as I receive a state pension that’s why I never applied last year when I was diagnosed. I suppose if I don’t ask I won’t no. 

Apply bevpstientnon phone can.taake a while good luck.i.had kidney cancer July 20.just had brain.tumour removed had headache for couple of days sent fot mri.tumour big as a golf ball just finished radiotherapy  just want to.gey back.on normal made as kidney.cancer spread abit.treatnent was working but had to stop.it cos if head they can't treat both at same time don't give up treatment they have now is amazing good luck xx

You have and are going through a lot good luck to you. I will phone and see if I am entitled to anything. 

Hi Faloola,

It’s Megan here from Macmillan’s Online Community team. I’m sorry to jump into the conversation, you’ve had some really supportive replies which I hope has been helpful.

I just saw you had a question about benefits and it sounds like you may find it helpful to speak to the Money and work teams on the Macmillan Support Line. The Money and work teams at Macmillan include a Welfare Rights team who can look into the financial support available, and the Financial Guides can personal finances such as insurance policies, mortgages and pensions. 

They’ll be able to complete a full benefits assessment and refer you to our Energy advice team if needed. They can also tell you about our Macmillan grant if you’d like to know more and help with your application.

Please do get in touch with them by calling freephone 0808 808 00 00 from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. You can also send an email or use live webchat during the opening hours.

I hope this information is helpful and you are able to access the help you are looking for. Don’t hesitate to contact the Online Community team by emailing community@macmillan.org.uk if there’s anything else we can do to help.

You will.be make sure you tell.them everything be patient  waiting for pip.sorty about the spelling tonlazy to.get my glasses haha good luck youll.be fine xx