Is there a payment or help I receive looking after my sister or towards funeral costs for my mum?
Is there a payment or help I receive looking after my sister or towards funeral costs for my mum?
Hi Ainsley1212. Welcome to the forum.
This is somewhat outside our area of expertise. I'm no expert, but I believe there are some allowances that you might be eligible to claim. However, the benefit system is complex, to say the least.
I suggest that a better place to look for help is the Citizen's Advice Bureau. They can offer you free advice and guidance on issues such as this, and they will have more experience. I suggest a Google search for "Citizen's Advice Bureau" should find your nearest branch. You can then phone, explain your issue, and make an appointment with an advisor.
Welcome to Cancer Chat, Ainsley1212.
There is some information on our website about financial support that might be available and you can read more about it here.
I hope this is of some use.
Best wishes,
Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator
Hi Ainsley,
The only thing I can add to Renata's and Telemando's posts is that MacMillan have a benefits advice service which may be able to help. I found our local advisor was brilliant and extremely helpful. Their website will help you find your nearest advisor.
Good luck
Dave