There is a lot of information on the Internet to help people affected by cancer back into employment. This information is not always easy to find so below are some links to some of the web pages we think are particularly useful.

If you know of others that you have used and liked please tell us.

Contact us, or phone 01293 534465, if you would like to discuss anything which you read on the following links.

Benefits

There are many benefits available to support people with cancer. These are not all means tested. This page introduces you to the benefits system and there is a list of benefits here.

These pages include an interactive benefits guide.

This link to the Cancer Active site goes to an out-of date article which does though give a good overview of some of the things to consider.

Remember: when dealing with benefits everyone is treated differently so we recommend that you take advice. The Cancer and Working Project has specialist advisers or you can contact Macmillan Cancer Support.

Macmillan’s 'Learn Zone' has a benefits awareness course. You need to log into the Learn Zone to access the programme.

How will cancer and my treatment affect me at work?

Macmillan Cancer Support has an entire section on their website to help people with cancer understand how it and the treatment will affect their ability to work. It is worthwhile having a look around.

There is a " toolkit of resources" to help provide support and information to people affected by cancer in the workplace. Topics include your rights at work, what to do about continuing or giving up work. The toolkit is also helpful if you are working while caring for someone with cancer.

The Learn Zone has five units which each take about 15-20 minutes to work through covering cancer in the workplace from the employee’s perspective. The units include video clips, expert advice and some interactive sections and cover:

• Breaking the News
• Confidentiality and Colleagues
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Careers and Treatment
• The Importance of Work

If you are self-employed you can download a booklet full of practical information on a range of relevant topics.