I have cancer so no money coming in apart from PIP - help
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mandy2016
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Hi I'm in the middle of being retired on ill health as I have cancer so no money coming in apart from PIP.. Can anyone give me advice on where to go with this please
Many thanks
Many thanks
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Just saying hello, Mandy @mandy2016, and a warm welcome to the community. Good to have you with us.
I'm not qualified to answer your question directly, but we have excellent people here who will be in touch with you in due course.
For the moment you might like to try our online benefits calculator to try to get an idea of your possible entitlements.
Do stay in touch and don't hesitate to ask us or tell us anything further.
Tagging @BenefitsTrainingCo for help.
Warmest best wishes,
Richard -
Hi Mandy
A warm welcome.
Could I suggest you contact your Macmillan nurse, as I am sure they have their own Welfare Advisers. You really need to go through a complete benfits review, so nothing is missed.
You could request a home visit, if you are unable to attend.
Best wishes
atlas46 -
Hi @mandy2016
Welcome to the community, I am sorry to hear about your cancer. @atlas46
is right that Macmillan have some wonderful support and benefits advice.
This page is about assessing your finances and this one is about benefits.
You can contact Macmillan on 0808 808 00 00Scope
Senior online community officer -
ESA (Employment and Support Allowance), but there may be more specialised benefits that I'm not aware of for cancer sufferers...
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