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elliedoc
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I have just found out about this benefit. Is it automatic if you have cancer?
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Welcome to the community @elliedoc It's great to have you on board!
Which benefit are you referring to? -
If you have a diagnosis of 6 months or less to live (sorry if that sounds horrible) then you can claim PIP (providing you're aged between 16 and state pension) with a DS1500 form from your Consultant or Doctor and your claim will be fast tracked. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/how-to-claim-if-terminally-ill/Otherwise you'll need to go through the normal claims process by ringing PIP to start a claim but a diagnosis doesn't automatically entitle you to it. Whether you're entitled to anything will totally depend on how your conditions affect you. https://pipinfo.net/
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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