NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

Further information about Early Retirement, Pensions and Financ • MoneyHelper: Ill-health retirement: early medical retirement

• Cancer Research UK: Pensions and cancer • Macmillan: Accessing your private pension early Finances & Neuroendocrine Cancer

The financial costs of cancer can easily mount up, which can add to co you can make your money work for you – and whether you are entitled can ease the strain. Applying for benefits: The benefits system can feel like a maze, making it difficult to know what sort of help you may be eligible for – especially as benefits regulations change fairly often. Up to date information on benefits can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits However, we would strongly recommend that you speak to an expert before applying. As previously mentioned we do not have an Employment, Benefits & Finances Advisor on staff at NCUK, however, staff at your local council / advisors at organisations including Citizens Advice, Maggie’s Centres and Macmillan can help to guide you through the process and give you up-to-date information on what is available including PIP and Tax credits. If you need assistance in providing neuroendocrine cancer information to help support your claim (or appeal, where needed) – we can help: 0800 434 6476

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