What benefits can I claim?

You may qualify for government benefits if you have cancer or care for someone with cancer. If you have a disability or your cancer is advanced, you might also qualify for certain benefits. Help is available for bills and housing costs, as well as for children's costs and other health expenses.

Benefits if you are on a low income or unable to work

There is financial support available if you have cancer and are unable to work or have a low income.

Benefits if you have a disability or your cancer is advanced

There is financial support available if you have a disability or your cancer is advanced.

Benefits if you are of pension age

There are benefits you can claim if you are of state pension age.

Benefits if you look after someone with cancer

If you look after someone with cancer, you may be able to claim benefits.

Help with bills and housing costs

You might be able to get help with your bills and housing costs if you have cancer.

Help with children's costs

Help is available with children's cost when you have cancer.

Help with health costs

You might be able to get help with the costs of travelling, parking, prescriptions, wigs or special equipment.

Last reviewed: 
02 Feb 2022
Next review due: 
08 Mar 2023
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