Financial support

Hi dancing50, on top of everything else we cope with, the financial costs of cancer are an extra burden we should not have to bear. Take a look at the following link

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/practically/financial-support/what-benefits-can-I-claim

also, MacMillan also provide a lot of info on finances etc. they also provide a grant if you have difficulties but I think it is very limited in who can apply. It will be on their website too..

it is very understandable that you want to be with your partner all the way through this and I would have wanted more supportive employers. Of course, their attitude to your dilemma is only going to cause you so much stress that you might have to go off sick and claim benefits that way?!!

I still do bits of work but, right now, I’m on very light duties only and even that is a struggle and I don’t know whether I can carry on. My ‘joi de vivre’ has completely got up and gone!

Hi,

I work part time so my sick will be rubbish. I know I won't get much help due to having savings I've tried ....It just seems unfair sometimes.... I really want to get away have some fun ,that's not going to happen soon as Dr told not to go away at the moment.....We have meeting with consultant on Thursday afternoon on phone ... I've got all the questions down .......I'm so down with it all.....I've even told my friends I don't want to talk about it anymore...... I need to sort my own head out  and think about my needs and partner before anyone else .....I use to think saying that is selfish but I know it's not.......If I don't start to look after myself then I'm no good to anyone...... I have never felt like this before.....Not even a year since I lossed my mum ....it's all to much at the moment.....I'm so grateful for McMillan, the drs and my lovely partner and most of all talking on here with people who understand where I'm coming from ......I can rant on here .

Hi

i can appreciate how you feel and the last thing you want is the worry of money, first place is to do a benefit check with all your circumstances first try a charity website called turn2us it will ask all the questions and indicate what you could possibly claim. Unfortunately Personal Independence Payments won’t be available yet due to time limits 
As mentioned also MacMillan have support available via Citizens Advice or you can contact CA directly for further support 

I hope all goes well- I am just starting the Man Cancer journey after 2 cancers in 2years so appreciating your worries 

Take care 

Tony

Thanks for messaging. I have checked to see if we can claim but due to savings we can't....it seems unfair oh well it is what it is..... next time we are at the hospital I will call in to McMillan.

Tomorrow Dr is phoning us to talk about treatment. I dread the appointments ....I have been so low and I know I have to look after myself so I can look after my partner.....

Hope you are ok