What cancer 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 for a low income or when you cannot 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 advanced cancer
There is financial support available if you have a disability or your cancer is advanced.
Cancer benefits if you are of pension age
There are benefits you can claim if you are of state pension age.
Benefits for cancer carers
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.