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Additional information
MACMILLAN CANCER CARE can help in two ways:
Macmillan Grants - If you have cancer you can apply for a grant to help meet some of the extra costs cancer can bring.
Macmillan Benefits Helpline - If you or a member of your family has cancer, or you care for someone with cancer, this service can offer you advice and help to access benefits and other kinds of financial support.
Contact them on their CancerLine 0208 808 2020
DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR RESIDENTS OF BEXLEY
Direct Payments are cash payments made by local authorities, to people who need community care services instead of services being arranged on their behalf, so that they can buy the support, they have been assessed as needing.
Contact your local authority for further information. For those living in the Bexley Borough call 01322 341638.
INSURANCE
If you have experienced difficulties getting insurance why not try the following companies as they offer policies for people with pre-existing medical conditions:
Freedom Insurance offers the security and peace of mind by offering a well-structured insurance package - including special packages for people with mobility difficulties incorporating wheelchairs, medication and carers.
For further information contact Freedom on 0870 774 3760 or visit their website www.freedominsure.co.uk.
Virgin Cancer Cover designed to pay out a lump sum to help you financially if you are diagnosed with cancer in the future.
Virgin Cancer Cover also provides you with life insurance and terminal illness insurance as part of the package.
Further information can be obtained from their website www.virgin.co.uk, or by telephoning 08456 101007.