Hi lovely people
My husband has been diagnosed with incurable esophageal cancer amd has started palliative chemo and immunotherapy. He's still needing a lot of care but I'm struggling as we've got an 8 month old and a 6 year old. Can I get help with childcare costs as I'm caring for my husband and children? Universal credit people are utterly useless and know nothing. They said I can only get 85% off childcare if I'm working, but I can't work due to looking after my husband. Any ideas? Thanks all x
Hi Sam1984 and I am sorry to hear about your husband.
I see that you have already been interacting with some of our support groups.
As for your question about childcare cost support can I suggest that you call the Macmillan Support Line open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00……
This service provides practical information and more importantly you can talk with our benefits and financial guidance team.
As for the practical and emotional challenges of supporting your husband and indeed yourself you may benefit from joining and posting in our……..
Supporting someone with incurable cancer
……support groups where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges ((hugs))
