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Financial Support And Cancer

Useful contacts for cancer benefits

These are useful contacts for benefits advice and information. They can help people with cancer and their carers.

Organisations who provide benefits advice

Read more about what benefits you can claim

Last reviewed: 07 Feb 2025

Next review due: 07 Feb 2026

What cancer benefits can I claim?

You may qualify for government benefits if you have cancer or care for someone with cancer. This might be to help support you if you have to stop working, or for extra costs.

Charity grants

You may be able to get financial support from charities and organisations that help people with cancer and their families.

Money matters

Cancer might affect your personal finances, such as your mortgage, pension, credit cards and insurance. A financial adviser can offer advice.

Coping practically

Get information on coping with practical matters such as money and travel, as well as treatment for overseas visitors.

Coping with cancer

Coping with cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available. Find out about the emotional, physical and practical effects of cancer and how to manage them.

Your cancer type

Search for the cancer type you want to find out about. Each section has detailed information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research and coping with cancer.

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