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Is there any financial help out there after surgery

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debbie86668
debbie86668

Hi

Its nearly time for my surgery after waiting 6 mths.i have 2 dermoid cysts along with my left ovary being removed.i was just wondering if anyone knew of any financial support out there while being of work as i will only receive stat sick pay..

Its been along scary wait for my op..now that its nearly here i am panicing how will i manage with very little income whilst being off work..feeling stressed..

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  • katie2310
    katie2310 debbie86668

    Posted

    Hi

    Im in the same boat been off since oct 16 to now. My surgerys sunday , dermoid n last ovary removal. You in uk?

    If you are employed on ssp you can also apply for ESA benifit, no garranty to get it but its what ive been advised to do by CAB n ssp helpline.

    Hope ive helped x

  • cheryl1980
    cheryl1980 debbie86668

    Posted

    Hi, I dont no what sort off job you have, but if you work in the care industry there is a one off payment you can apply for just to help you out until you get something sorted.x

    • debbie86668
      debbie86668 cheryl1980

      Posted

      Hi thanks for your reply i am actually in catering i am just hoping i wont be off to long x
    • cheryl1980
      cheryl1980 debbie86668

      Posted

      Theres also a website you can go on called turn2us. There quite good. Hope you work something out.x
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