Money, work and benefits

Financial issues can cause worry if you become ill. Find information on financial matters including work and benefits.

Benefits and financial support

If you are affected by cancer, you may be able to get benefits to help with extra costs, or to support you if you need to stop working.
Managing money when you have cancer
Planning and managing your finances can be more important when you have cancer. Find out more about staying in control of your finances.
Work and cancer
Having cancer may affect your ability to work. This page answers commonly asked questions about cancer and work. This includes your legal rights and sick pay options.
Self-employment and cancer

Knowing how cancer may affect you if you are self-employed can be difficult. Read more about this and decisions you may need to make.

How we can help

Call us free on 0808 808 0000
8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. You can talk to our cancer specialists about anything.
Email the Macmillan Support Line
Email the Macmillan Support Team if you have any questions.
Chat online
Available 8am to 7.45pm, 7 days a week. For confidential, real-time support if you don’t want to call.
Online Community

Chat online anonymously to others who understand what you are going through. Our community is available 24/7 and has dedicated forums where you can get advice and ask our experts.
Find cancer support services in your area
What's going on near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you live.