Macmillan Cancer Support
We can offer you information, advice and support through a wide range of services:
CancerLine
If you need someone to talk to who understands what you are going through, we're here. Call our CancerLine on 0808 808 2020 between 9am and 9pm, or email cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Macmillan Benefits Helpline
Offers advice and help to access benefits and other kinds of financial support. Call 0808 801 0304 between 10am and 5pm on Monday,Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and between 12 noon and 5pm on Wednesdays.
Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB)
The CAB can give you independent advice on legal rights, benefits, personal finances and NHS services. To find your local CAB office, look them up in the telephone book or visit
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Carers UK
Carers UK provides advice and information. Read about employment and many other issues on
www.carersuk.org or phone CarersLine on 0808 808 7777.
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the Equality Commission Northern Ireland
The EHRC has powers to enforce disability laws, and provides advice. Find information on the Commission's website:
www.equalityhumanrights.com. In England call the disability rights helpline on 08457 622 633; in Wales call 0845 604 8810; in Scotland call 0845 604 5510; in Northern Ireland call the Equality Commission on 02890 890 890 or visit
www.equalityni.org
Government Online
To read about employment, disability, benefits, carers and many other topics, visit
www.direct.gov.uk and follow links to UK Government departments and other organisations.
Independent Financial Advice
For detailed, personalised advice on your insurance policies and pensions, you can see an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA). They may charge a fee. Find an IFA near you at www.unbiased.co.uk
An IFA should be authorised by the government's Financial Services Authority. Check this on www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
Jobcentre Plus and The Northern Ireland Social Security Agency
If you're concerned about losing your job for a reason associated with your disability or health condition, Disability Employment Advisers at Jobcentre Plus (England, Wales and Scotland) can give you and your employer advice. Contact Jobcentre Plus at
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk or The Northern Ireland Social Security Agency at
www.dsdni.gov.uk
Legal Services
These organisations can help you find the right legal information and advice: The Community Legal Service (England and Wales):
www.clsdirect.org.uk or 0845 345 4345; The Scottish Legal Aid Board:
www.slab.org.uk or 0131 226 7061; The Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission:
www.nilsc.org.uk or 028 9040 8888.
Occupational Health Services
In England contact NHS Plus:
www.nhsplus.nhs.uk. In Scotland contact The Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives:
www.healthyworkinglives.com or 0800 019 2211. In Northern Ireland contact Working for Health:
www.workingforhealthni.gov.uk or 028 0924 3249. In Wales contact Workplace Health Connect:
www.workplacehealthconnect.co.uk or 0845 609 6006 (after February 2008 contact the Wales Centre for Health:
www.wch.wales.nhs.uk or 029 2022 7744)
Pensions Advisory Service
Contact the Pensions Advisory Service on 0845 601 2923 or visit
www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk