Together we will beat cancer Donate Menu Search Coping practically Get information on coping with practical matters such as money and travel, as well as how you can help yourself and where to get support. Home About cancer Coping with cancer Coping practically Financial support and cancer You might earn less when having cancer. But there are government benefits that you might qualify for if you have cancer or care for someone with cancer. There are people who can advise you about your financial situation and help you apply for benefits. Money matters Cancer might affect your personal finances, such as your mortgage, pension, credit cards and insurance. A financial adviser can offer advice. What you can do to help yourself Understanding your illness and treatment can help you to cope with cancer. There are also practical things that you can do. Support at home for you and your family Find out about the help and support available for you and your family when you have cancer. Who can help? You might need emotional, spiritual, practical or financial support when you have cancer. There are people, organisations and benefits that can help. Travelling with cancer Travelling when you have cancer or treatment might need some extra planning. Find out how cancer can affect travelling in the UK and abroad and get plenty of tips to make it easier. Cancer treatment for overseas visitors Overseas visitors can find out about getting cancer treatment in the UK. The Disability Discrimination Act, Equality Act and cancer People with cancer in the UK are protected from discrimination by the Disability Discrimination Act and the Equality Act. Getting a wheelchair There are several ways you can get a wheelchair for someone who needs one. You can borrow one free from the NHS, hire one or buy your own wheelchair. Last reviewed: 17 Dec 2019 Coronavirus and cancer We know it’s a worrying time for people with cancer, we have information to help. Read our information about coronavirus and cancer About Cancer generously supported by Dangoor Education since 2010. Find a clinical trial Search our clinical trials database for all cancer trials and studies recruiting in the UK Cancer Chat forum Talk to other people affected by cancer Nurse helpline 0808 800 4040 Questions about cancer? Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us Speak to a nurse Nurse Helpline 0808 800 4040 Questions about cancer? Call freephone 9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us Quick links Find local shops Shop online Contact us Jobs Follow us About our information Terms and conditions Privacy Modern Slavery Statement Cookies Accessibility Sitemap Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. Cookies are small bits of information that we place on your device. We use necessary cookies to make the site work, and others to help us do things like monitor site usage and personalise advertising. Read more about the different cookies we use in our cookies policy. You can continue to the site and accept all cookies. Or you can manage how we use them. › Manage cookies ✓ OK, continue to site