Money Worries and Employment

Citizens Advice Essex is pleased to be partnering with Macmillan Cancer Support, to provide a specialist welfare benefits advice service to help more people in Essex cope with the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis. A diagnosis of cancer can have a real impact on both those affected directly and their families. You can self refer to the service via the Citizen Advice website, email or telephone.

Citizens Advice Essex have centres across Essex, able to assist with money worries, housing, legal advice and immigration.

Food vouchers can be a massive support for patients awaiting benefits. One food parcel provides food for three days for the whole household. Individuals are able to access 6-9 parcels dependent on area. Patients need to be referred by a healthcare professional.

Provides 1 hr free coaching for cancer patient experiencing challenges at work/returning to work.

To speak to an employment advisor call the Macmillan support helpline.