|  | Although the existence of the NHS means that patients and families do not need to worry about medical bills, a diagnosis of leukaemia or a related condition may lead to many financial complications. There are benefits available for people who have cancer and their carers. The social services should be able to advise about which are the most appropriate benefits to claim.
 | State benefits |
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda. Its aim is to promote opportunity and independence for all. It delivers support and advice through a modern network of services to people of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children and disabled people. To find out more about the benefits available from DWP visit www.dfwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits
There are other benefits available from Jobcentre Plus, including bereavement allowances and payments and funeral payments. Find out more at the Jobcentre Plus Customer’s pages www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/jcp/customers or Partner’s pages www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/jcp/Partners.
| Insurance |
People who have cancer often find it difficult to obtain travel or holiday insurance. Below are the details of two companies that specialise in providing cover for people with pre-existing medical conditions:
Freedom Insurance Services Ltd
T: 0870 774 3760
W: www.freedominsure.co.uk
Medi Travelcover Ltd
76 Crooksbury Road
Farnham
Surrey
GU10 1QD
T: 01252 782 392
W: www.meditravelcover.com
There is further information on insurance and company contact details available on the Leukaemia Care web site.
Leukaemia Care - Travel Insurance information |
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