Benefits to care for my wife with terminal cancer
HWJ
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My wife has just been diagonased with terminal cancer. She has been given 6 - 9 months of life. She need my attention all the time. Is there any financial benefits I can claim
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Hi @HWJ,
Welcome to Scope's online community.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you had a look at our benefits checker on our website? It's a handy little tool which you may find useful.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please do get in touch.Liam -
Hi HJW.
I'm so sorry for your news you must be "devastated"
I do hope that Liam has pointed you in the right direction ???
Please let us know if there is anything else that we can help you with ?????
My heart goes out to you !!!! -
Hi @HWJ welcome to the community, I am so sorry to hear about your wife.
Macmillan have some great advice on financial help if you look after someone with cancer here.Scope
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