Macmillan Grants is now closed
Macmillan money advisers
Our specialist money advisers can give your patients free and confidential advice to help them find out what benefits and financial support they might be entitled to. It is a free and confidential phone line, and the money advisers are available Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. To speak to someone, your patients can:
- Call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00.
- Chat to a specialist online.
The Macmillan Benefits Calculator
The Macmillan Benefits Calculator helps your patients find out which benefits they can claim if they have cancer. It is free to use, and the details provided are anonymous. They may also find it helpful to read our information about benefits and financial support.
Information about benefits and financial support
Your patients may be able to claim benefits or get financial assistance from other organisations.
We have information for your patients about benefits and financial support. This includes information about:
- Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Jobseeker's Allowance
- Adult Disability Payment
- Disability Living Allowance
- Attendance Allowance
- State Pension
- Pension Credit
- Carer's Allowance
- Carer's Credit
Information about other grants and loans
Your patients may be able to get a grant or loan from another organisation. There are local and national organisations that provide grants and loans, including government and local councils, as well as charities and other organisations.
We have information about grants and loans available for people living with cancer.