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Benefits Introduction

For people living with Mesothelioma and their families

The benefits system can be very confusing. However, once the necessary claim forms have been completed following a diagnosis of Mesothelioma, entitlement to some benefits and allowances is automatic.

There is a common belief that most benefits and allowances are means-tested, and that people will not be able to claim them if they have savings or own their house. This is not true, even if you do own your house you will still be able to claim many of the benefits or allowances listed on this website. However, the benefits and allowances mentioned in steps 5 and 6 may be affected if you have savings.

The Benefits System can be divided into Six Basic Steps. This section of the website includes:

The Six Basic Steps
Benefit Claim Example
Factsheets - Covering all the individual benefits included in the Six Basic Steps and related issues

For help to check exactly which benefits you are able to claim, help to fill in the necessary forms or to discuss any problems you have with your benefits call:

Macmillan Benefits Helpline on freephone 0808 808 0000

Mon- Fri 9am - 8pm

Alternatively, you can contact an Asbestos Support Group, your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau or a local specialist nurse for advice and assistance.

Acknowledgement

Mesothelioma UK would like to acknowledge the original author of the Benefits Section and Factsheets - Carolynne Radcliffe. The information contained within the factsheets has been updated where appropriate to May 2010 by Mesothelioma UK and Macmillan Benefits Helpline.