MANY PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER ARE NOT AWARE OF THE BENEFITS THEY MAY BE ENTITLED TO THROUGH LACK OF AWARENESS OR DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLETING FORMS.
Financial worries can be a major concern for people affected by cancer.
Citizens Advice Belfast, provides an outreach surgery at Cancer Lifeline once a week. This will allow you to get help and advice on what benefits you may be entitled to and any financial or practical help available. The benefits adviser will help you fill out any official forms required.
Maximising Income
While there is a growing number of people who are now surviving cancer, research shows many people diagnosed often suffer a loss of income due to their inability to work.
Benefit Retrieval
Over the past few years, Cancer Lifeline, through the engagement of Citizen’s Advice have been able to re-coup in excess of £100,000 (annually) on behalf of cancer patients and their families in North Belfast.
Who are CAB?
The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent and confidential
advice to help you resolve your problems and understand your rights.
Who is this service for?
The Welfare Benefits Advice service is for anyone diagnosed with cancer.
Additionally, family members / carers may also avail of this service.
How much does it cost?
The service is FREE
How do I make an appointment?
Call in or telephone us to make an appointment.
