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Help with the cost of cancer audiobook

Audiobook
Published: 01 May 2022
Next review: 01 May 2025
Edition: 20
Macmillan support line worker taking calls

This audiobook is about getting financial help if you are affected by cancer in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

A cancer diagnosis can change your financial situation. It may mean you need to stop working, or work less. It can also mean spending more money on things like hospital parking. But depending on your situation, you may be able to get benefits or other financial support. This audiobook explains the types of financial help you could get and how to claim this support. It also tells you who to contact for further help, including our welfare rights advisers.

with ID: MAC4026
Published: 01 May 2022
Next review: 01 May 2025
Edition: 20

This audiobook is about getting financial help if you are affected by cancer in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

A cancer diagnosis can change your financial situation. It may mean you need to stop working, or work less. It can also mean spending more money on things like hospital parking. But depending on your situation, you may be able to get benefits or other financial support. This audiobook explains the types of financial help you could get and how to claim this support. It also tells you who to contact for further help, including our welfare rights advisers.

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How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.