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If you’re living with a terminal illness, caring for someone who is, or you’ve been bereaved, it might be helpful to know what support is available with money and work.

About benefits and special rules

It can feel overwhelming to think about money and benefits, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Our information explains the benefits available, and how you could get these more quickly.

About benefits and special rules

It can feel overwhelming to think about money and benefits, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Our information explains the benefits available, and how you could get these more quickly.

Benefits forms

Find out what forms you need, how to get them and who needs to fill them in.

Benefits forms

Find out what forms you need, how to get them and who needs to fill them in.

Could you claim benefits?

If you’re affected by terminal illness, you may be entitled to financial support such as benefits. Our benefits calculator will help you find out what you might be able to claim.

Benefits for people living with a terminal illness

Claiming benefits may feel daunting if you’re living with a terminal illness. Our information explains how to claim different benefits and how much you could claim.

Benefits for carers

If you’re looking after someone who has a terminal illness, you may be able to claim benefits. We explain some of the benefits you could get and how to apply for them.

Benefits for carers

If you’re looking after someone who has a terminal illness, you may be able to claim benefits. We explain some of the benefits you could get and how to apply for them.

Get support with energy bills

If you’re living with a terminal illness – or caring for someone who is – and you’re concerned about energy costs, we’re here to help. We offer free expert support and information on the financial assistance that could be available to you.

Other financial support

You may be able to get other financial support. Our information includes how to get help with prescriptions, travel, and grants for things like holidays or home improvements.

Other financial support

You may be able to get other financial support. Our information includes how to get help with prescriptions, travel, and grants for things like holidays or home improvements.

Support with money after a bereavement

There can be lots to do when someone dies, and thinking about money may feel overwhelming. We have information about what to do if the person was claiming benefits and the financial support available to you.

Support with money after a bereavement

There can be lots to do when someone dies, and thinking about money may feel overwhelming. We have information about what to do if the person was claiming benefits and the financial support available to you.

Order our free booklets

Order or download free booklets about money and work.

Work when you're living with a terminal illness

Work can be an important part of life for many people, and you may be thinking about how your working life could change. We can help you understand possible adjustments at work and sick pay.

Work when you're living with a terminal illness

Work can be an important part of life for many people, and you may be thinking about how your working life could change. We can help you understand possible adjustments at work and sick pay.

Work when you're a carer, family or friend

When you're caring for someone with a terminal illness, it can help to know your rights at work, and the support available to you.

Work when you're a carer, family or friend

When you're caring for someone with a terminal illness, it can help to know your rights at work, and the support available to you.

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