Get a quick idea of which benefits you may be eligible for
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- About benefits
- Help if you look after someone with cancer
- Benefits for people of pension age
- Disability-related benefits
- Help with children's costs
- Help with bills and housing costs
- Help with health costs
- Help with transport and parking
- Financial information for people whose cancer can't be cured
- Working age benefits
About benefits
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our network of financial specialists is here to help you find out what benefits might be available to you and how to claim them. The benefits you may be entitled to depend on factors like your age, your income and where you live.
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Understanding benefits
There are many different types of financial benefit that could be available to you.
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Who can help you get financial support?
Many people can give you advice on your financial situation. Some charities and organisations offer grants.
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How the benefits system is changing
There have been changes to the benefits system. There are a number of ways your benefits could be affected.
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Protecting your right to state benefits
Some benefits depend on your national insurance contributions. There are organisations to help you find out what you are entitled to.
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Macmillan Grants
Every week, over 600 people receive a grant from Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Other grants and loans
There are lots of grants and loans available from local and national organisations.
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Get a detailed look at benefits you might be entitled to
Benefits calculatorRead about other people's money and cancer worries
Cath on financial support
'You never imagine that you have to save for cancer.'
Kris on money worries
'Having an adviser took away some of the stress and worry so that I could focus on recovery.'
Shola on benefits advice
'Without Macmillan I wouldn’t have proceeded with the benefit application.'
Terry on financial support
'I used to dread the postman pushing bills through the door.'
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