Claiming benefits when you have cancer - easy read
Booklet
Published:
01 Dec 2021
Next review:
01 Dec 2024
Edition:
2
An easy read booklet about claiming benefits when you have cancer. Our easy read booklets use simple language and pictures to tell you about cancer.
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Published:
01 Dec 2021
Next review:
01 Dec 2024
Edition:
2
An easy read booklet about claiming benefits when you have cancer. Our easy read booklets use simple language and pictures to tell you about cancer.
About this booklet
This booklet is about claiming benefits when you have cancer.
You can learn about what benefits are and the different types of benefits.
We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.
Tag: WAM, OFWAM
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.
Clinical Information Nurse Specialists
Our Cancer Information Nurse Specialists are dedicated cancer nurses available to talk to on our Macmillan Cancer Support Line.
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.