The costs associated with being ill or disability can be high or it may mean that your income is reduced whilst undergoing treatment.

Whatever your circumstances, there may be help available for you and your family or carers.

The following websites offer advice about financial assistance and some of the benefits you may be entitled to:

Direct Gov: Money, Tax and Benefits

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

Macmillan Cancer Support: A Better Deal

Macmillan Cancer Support: Financial Help

Patient UK: Benefits

Cancer Backup: Financial Issues

Department for Work and Pensions

Surrey County Council: Benefits and Advice