As well as loss of income, many people with cancer face additional treatment-related expenditure, such as travel and parking costs incurred by frequent visits to hospital.
The Group’s Welfare Rights Officer helps clients to claim:
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit and Workers Compensation (the weekly benefit and lump sum awarded as compensation by the Government)
Attendance Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
Employment and Support Allowance
Carers Allowance
Housing and Council Tax Benefit
Any other relevant financial support
They also help family members, carers, and partners.