Hi all, we are currently looking after my mother in law who has NHL. Her mobility is significantly impacted now and she has been unable to use her Bath for 12 months. We were wondering if there is any financial support she may be entitled to in order to help get a wet room and blue badge etc. She is a homeowner & pensioner and that is her only income, thank you in advance.
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your mother in laws NHL diagnosis. I was diagnosed with my type of NHL way back in 1999 and I am still around doing great but a blood cancer diagnosis brings lots of challenges.
When it comes to financial support you do need some professional help so give the Macmillan Support Services a call as they provide lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
A NHL diagnosis in the family brings many questions, confusion and lots of stress but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you navigate this challenging time.
The Community is organised into support groups so do join one of our NHL support groups.... there are over 60 types of Lymphoma so we can’t have 60 groups but join the best one that fits.
General Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma
These will be a good places to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones). You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
Talking with others caring for family and friends will help a lot so do check out our Carers only group as you will connect with others walking the same journey supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
Always around to help out.
