Hi I have just been diagnosed with throat cancer is there any grants available to help with travel expenses as I live in Coventry and all appointments are in Birmingham thanks in advance
Hi Versa
My name is Steph, I’m part of the Community team here at Macmillan. May I wish you another warm welcome to the Community. Although I’m sure it’s a membership you did not want to have to join, I hope you will find the site to be a safe place of comfort and support.
I am sorry that you have been diagnosed with throat cancer. It sounds especially difficult with you needing to travel so far for your appointments.
Macmillan have this information about transport and parking which might be helpful to have a read through.
As you mentioned you're travelling to Birmingham, this information about patient transport from Birmingham and Solihull NHS Trust might be relevant.
Macmillan offer more information about benefits and financial support when you have cancer.
I'd also encourage you to contact the Macmillan Support Line to talk things through and find support with all your questions. Our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00, email or live webchat.
I hope this is helpful, please do come back to the forums and let us know how you get on.
