Finance is a difficult thing to talk about when you’re living with cancer. There are several ways to find out what you are entitled to:
If you are visiting University Hospital of Wales or University Hospital Llandough, or are from the area, the Cardiff and Vale Information Support Centre can provide information https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advice/patient-experience/information-and-support-centres/
Patients in Swansea Bay Health Board can contact Macmillan information pods at Singleton and Neath Port Talbot hospitals - 07971549779, or Morriston Hospital – 07891165215
If you live in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Macmillan Welfare benefits service can be contacted at the Royal Gwent Hospital on 01873 733151 or Macmillan.Benefits.ABB@wales.nhs.uk
For other areas, enter your location on the Macmillan website to find local advice
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html
If you need support for travel for scans or treatments, please read above.
If you live in Cardiff & Vale and are over 60 https://www.ageconnectscardiff.org.uk/services/welfare-rights
For young people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s https://shinecancersupport.org/2019/09/02/the-lowdown-on-benefits-entitlement/