Employment and money worries
Cancer, serious illness and bereavement can place unexpected strain on work and finances. This page includes organisations that can help with benefits advice, employment rights, budgeting, debt, returning to work or managing changes to income. Practical worries can feel overwhelming, and these services are experienced in offering clear, confidential advice to help you understand your options and feel more in control.
How we can help
Counselling
One-to-one sessions with a trained and experienced therapist focuses on helping individuals cope with the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges of a cancer diagnosis or a bereavement.
Complementary therapy
We offer a wide range of complementary therapies that are designed to complement clinical treatment. These therapies include massage, reiki, nutritional therapy and much more, delivered at our various centres across the patch.
Volunteer-led support groups
The aim of these drop-in sessions is to provide people with a safe, relaxed and supportive space where they can meet others going through similar experiences.
How other organisations can help
Carers UK / Carers Trust
Cares UK provides support and advice for carers on employment rights and finances.
Location: National
Location: National
HEAT
Aims to help vulnerable households access free energy-saving upgrades, expert advice and referrals to trusted partners for lasting support.
Location: National
Location: National
Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub
Connect to Work is a voluntary programme that helps individuals to overcome barriers to employment and move closer to finding meaningful, sustainable work.
Location: Lancashire
Location: Lancashire
Lookin Good Feelin Great
Give monthly donations of flowers and money to help with the day to day living costs of going through cancer treatment.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and Ulverston
Macmillan Cancer Support
If cancer makes money a worry Macmillan are there for you. Macmillan's advisers can help if you’re finding it hard to pay the bills or cover extra costs like getting to hospital.
Location: National
Location: National
Memory Wheelchairs
Memory Wheelchairs is a local support group, providing wheelchairs and walking aids on a 'loan out' basis when people are in need.
Location: Kendal
Location: Kendal
NHS Trust Citizens Advice
For support and advice when it comes to managing your money.
Location: Lancashire and Cumbria
Location: Lancashire and Cumbria
Westmorland and Furness Council Handy Person Scheme
Provides free help for elderly and vulnerable people who are unable to carry out essential work at the homes.
Location: South Cumbria
Location: South Cumbria