Money and legal

Having a long-term medical condition can be a financial burden if you take regular medication, have frequent hospital appointments and need extra help caring for yourself at home.

Treatment on the NHS is free, but you may have to pay for other things such as aids for your home, your prescriptions and travel to your appointments.

The articles in this section explain what help you can get when it comes to benefits and financial aid.

You may be able to reclaim some or all of your costs. You may also be eligible for a regular allowance from the government, depending on how your condition affects you.

Benefits
Find out about the different benefits that you, or someone caring for you, may be eligible to receive.
More on benefits

Help with prescription costs
You may have the right to pay reduced charges for prescriptions, or not to pay for them at all.
More on prescription costs

Help with travel costs
How to find out if you can get help with the cost of travelling to and from the hospital.
More on travel costs

Help with council tax
Find out if you can get a reduction in your council tax and other help with your housing costs.
Find out more about council tax

Your rights at work
Telling your boss and colleagues about your health condition can be extremely beneficial if approached in the right way.
More on your rights at work