What is the Macmillan Welfare Benefits Advice Service?
Our Macmillan team provide an advice service for people affected by cancer. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer, money might not be one of the first things you think about. But having cancer can be expensive. Your income may go down and your expenses may go up. If you are struggling to cope with the financial impact of cancer, remember there is help available.
How does this service differ from general advice?
This is a specialist service for clients and their families in our community affected by cancer.
How do I access this service?
If you live, work or are receiving cancer treatment in Somerset, we can help.
- Ask a health professional to make a referral to us e.g. cancer nurse specialist or support worker, or
- Get in touch online by using our email advice form, or
- Call 01935 847666 – please leave a message if necessary.
Other help available
If you have questions about living with cancer, employment, or money/finance the national Macmillan team can help. Call free on 0808 808 0000 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, seven days a week or visit www.macmillan.org.uk
If you or a loved one is receiving end of life or palliative care you can also contact St Margaret’s Hospice for information, advice and support. Telephone them on 01823 333822 or 01935 709480 or for more information, visit the St Margaret’s Hospice web page.
