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Call the Macmillan Support Line
Working in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council and Macmillan Cancer Support, we deliver a free, confidential specialist benefits advice service to people who have been diagnosed with cancer, including their family and carers who live in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and to the patients of the North West Anglia Foundation NHS Trust, delivered Face to Face, by telephone and email. We recognise that a cancer diagnosis can result in additional expenses such as heating, food, clothing and travel costs while income may be reduced. We aim to prevent financial hardship and to help with the costs of a cancer diagnosis through help to claim benefits that are available. We provide high quality and trusted advice on welfare benefit entitlement and assist with form completion, advocacy and representation at tribunal. The service also assists with applying for grant applications and can assist with health costs such as travel to hospital. We also advise on accessing services or equipment such as aids or adaptations or social service assessments and can refer or signpost to local services for further advice and support. The service has 4 full time equivalent money rights advisers who deliver advice at our local hospitals and outreach centres across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford as well as to the patients of the North West Anglia Foundation Trust. Referrals can be made by calling our referral line on 0300 300 8145, by email on [email protected] or by completing a standard referral form available at: https:www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/officeforms/Macmillan-Referral.ofml
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You can phone the Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00. We offer confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we’ll listen. If you would like to talk to someone in a language other than English, we also offer an interpreter service for our Macmillan Support Line.
Find out how our money advisers can help you access benefits you may be entitled to if you are living with cancer or supporting someone with cancer. You can call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00.
A cancer diagnosis can have many financial implications. Here you can find frequently asked questions about claiming benefits, getting help with living costs and managing your finances if you're impacted by cancer. We are here for you if you have questions about cancer, managing money or you need emotional support. Just call 0800 808 00 00.
Our local cancer support search in partnership with the Cancer Care Map is here to help. Whether you are looking for support with being diagnosed or help with how you are feeling.
The Macmillan Online Community is a free online place for people living with or who are affected by cancer to chat about the issues affecting them.
Our free Macmillan Buddy service is here for you. We'll match you with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call. How it works > 1. You sign up to register your interest. 2. We'll get in touch to find out what support you need. 3. We'll find a Macmillan Buddy who suits your needs. 4. You'll get a weekly telephone or video call
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