I have lung cancer, should I apply for ESA?

jhurst
jhurst Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited October 2017 in Benefits and income
hi my name is catriona n i have just been told i have lung cancer a Macmillian nurse told me to apply for ESA but  they took it away from me 2 years ago my question is is it worth me reapplyng for it 
many thanks

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  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    edited September 2017
    Hi @jhurst welcome to the community, I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

    Were you getting ESA for a different illness? You can reapply as your circumstances have changed.  Take a look at the benefits calculator to see what you could be entitled to and what you should apply for.
  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    Hi@catriona

    A very very big welcome to you.

    Yes it is a good idea to put in for it again.

    If you don't mind have things changed over the past two years.

    Have you got anyone to help you with filling in the form ????

    You can always contact our helpline !!!!!

    The phone number is on the home page. 

    I have some info from our home page on Benetits/PIP.

    https,www.scope.org.co/support/disabled-people/check

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