Hi Tony

Have you looked at the Macmillan website? They do financial grants for people diagnosed with cancer. I applied for it when I was first diagnosed but unfortunately I didn't get it as I had too much in savings. I was also advised to apply for ESA whilst I wasn't in work....you can apply for this online.

Hope this helps and you aren't suffering too badly from the side effects....I also had pelvic radiotherapy and had the same side effects as yourself.

Take care x

Thanks , I'll try both, good luck for the future, hope you're ok

Cant you apply for pip im sure u would qualify 

Yes, I'm awaiting a gp to get back to me to arrange this, it takes time though, you know how busy gp' s  are

Hi Tony. Speak to the radiotherapy team. They could lead you in the right direction. Here in Sheffield there is a cancer charity next to the hospital. They have all the forms you need. My advice is DO NOT FILL THE FORMS IN YOURSELF. AT ALL. Let them do it. They will tell you what to write. Do not even fill your name in unless told to. I'm eligible for, and entitled to PIP and UC. Though I'm now really feeling the pinch and looking at facing really bad times after Xmas. I need more avenues to explore. I cannot go back to work yet at all.