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Financial Advice
Sometimes as a result of your illness or the treatment you are receiving you may not be able to work. You may be entitled to some financial help. There are various benefits available from the Department of Social Security and other organisations. Please ask your specialist or social worker for more information.
The main benefits/grants are:
| Name of Benefit or Grant | Assessed by Savings for Income |
| Disability Working Allowance (under 65 years old) | Not available if you have savings of more than £16,000 |
| Disability Living Allowance(under 65 years old) | Not affected by savings or income |
| Attendance Allowance(over 65 years old) | Not affected by savings or income |
| Incapacity Benefit (under pension age) | Dependant on National Insurance Contributions |
| Help with NHS prescription charges | Dependant on savings and income |
| Disabled badge for the car | Not affected by savings or income |
| Macmillan Grant | Not affected by savings or income |