Usuall I work but not only am I now dealing with having MS but have not been at work since just before christmas I was diagnozes with breast cancer so have not been able to work with having to deal with the cemo and everything else that goes with it The thing is not been at. Work I. Just don’t know what financial help benefits etc I could be entitled to Does anyone have any sort of idea of help you can get
Hi
I am by no means an expert on this but know there are lots of people on here who are and no doubt will reply later but all I can say is try CAB or your local job centre for advice on benefits. A lot of people on here talk about benefits and work website which I have never needed to try but look it up (I think there is an annual fee of around £20). I am pretty sure you could claim DLA while going through chemo or ESA if not getting company sick pay but you will need to seek advice. I hope someone who knows more than me will reply soon.
Good luck with the chemo, my best friend had breast cancer 11 years ago and is doing brilliantly so here’s hoping the same for you
Claire
I think that having treatment for cancer comes under exceptional circumstances for esa. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help, but I’m sure cab will be able to give you proper advice. I hope that things get better for you.
Take care, Deb