We would also suggest that you make contact with the following organisations which should be able to provide you with more information and support, both about money issues and more generally:

• Macmillan Cancer Support (link opens in a new window), a national charity which supports people with cancer and their families.  They have many resources to help support you, including money resources including benefits advisers (link opens in a new window) who understand the needs of people with cancer.
• Gingerbread (link opens in a new window) a national charity which supports single parents.