Hi Reebok1,

If you are in England, once you have received a cancer diagnosis you will probably qualify for PIP. This is not means-tested so if you qualify you will get it regardless of how much you are earning or how much you have in the bank.

My local MacMillan benefits advisor fast-tracked my application for me, which meant I didn't need to have a medical appointment with the DWP before I received my payments. From memory, the payments were backdated to the date of my application. 

Good luck

Dave

Hi Reebok1,

If you are in England, once you have received a cancer diagnosis you will probably qualify for PIP. This is not means-tested so if you qualify you will get it regardless of how much you are earning or how much you have in the bank.

My local MacMillan benefits advisor fast-tracked my application for me, which meant I didn't need to have a medical appointment with the DWP before I received my payments. From memory, the payments were backdated to the date of my application. 

Good luck

Dave

Having cancer does not guarantee PIP.

The application form still has to be completed and it depends if you can walk and whether or not you need sufficient care.

In my case, I was awarded the full whack of both mobility and care components.