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The Shakespeare Hospice


Registered Charity No: 1064091

Financial Help and Support



When you or someone close to you is diagnosed with a life limiting illness, this can have a serious effect on your finances. You may be earning less because you can't work or are working fewer hours. You might also have unexpected expenses i.e. medical costs, adaptations to your home or heating costs for example.

This section provides a list of Government benefits that you may be able to qualify for. If you would like any further information or assistance to understand which benefits you may be entitled to please feel free to contact the Information and Support Service 01789 264234 or click here to contact us by email.
  • Disability Allowance
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carers Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Jobseekers Allowance
  • Statuatory Sick Pay
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Housing Benefit
  • Incapacity Benefit
  • Employment Support Allowance
  • Housing and Council Tax Benefits
  • Help with Prescription Costs.
There are also a number of organisations who can provide one off payments and financial support to people who need some extra help. For further details of these please contact us on 01789 264234 or click here to contact us by email.


OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS

Benefit Enquiry Line
Provides general benefit advice for people with disabilities and their carers
0800 882200 (txtphone 0800 243355)
www.dwp.gov.uk

HM Revenue and Customs
Gives advice about tax related matters or how to claim tax credits.
Tax Credits Helpline: 0845 300 3900
Txtphone: 0845 300 3909

Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit enquiry Line
Phone: 0845 300 3900
Txtphone 0845 3003909

Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides free independent, confidential advice on topics such as benefits, debt and employmentThere is no longer one national number. Please see your phone book for details of you nearest Citizens Advice Bureau or visit:
www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Age UK Helpline: 0800 009966

Macmillan Cancer Support
For information on financial help and benefits you may be entitled to.
Helpline: 0800 500 800
www.macmillan.org.uk/abetterdeal

Dial UK
Is a national network of disability information and advice services. They offer help with benefits, mobility, equipment and many other disability related matters.
Phone: 01302 310 123
Email: informationenquiries@dialuk.org.uk
www.dialuk.org.uk

Carers UK
Provide information on matters such as carers allowance, help with fuel costs, council tax for example.
Advice line: 0808 808 7777
Email: info@carersuk.org

Patientuk
Provides information about benefits, grants, and other financial help such as help with dental charges, free wigs and fabric supports, free or reduces prescription costs and travel costs to hospital.
www.patientuk.co.uk/benefits,grants
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