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Travel insurance tips - sticky thread

Hi all The topic of travel insurance comes up so frequently on the forum, that we thought we'd try to create a sticky thread (a thread that stays at the top of the first page) so people can easily access the most recent tips. I'm going to copy over s...

Posted by Leah BCC on Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:43 am with 155 comments

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Hi T I always phone insure pink, they are very helpful. Sometimes the website applications miss out a few relevant details and then they won't quote you. This is what I've found after trying several. I also agree with Glo about Mia, basically they ar...

nicky08, Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:19 pm
Financial assistance after diagnosis

I am posting this on behalf of the Policy and Campaigns Team at Breast Cancer Care. Financial assistance after diagnosis? We are looking for case studies to help us lobby Government. Changes to benefits are proposed that we believe may negatively im...

Posted by Sam BCC on Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:40 pm with 6 comments

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My primary dx was Sept 2010 with secondary to liver the following month... shock does not even cover it as consultants were convinced all was okay. Only had a 2.5cm with all margins achieved and 2 lymph nodes infected but I was unlucky! Applied for...

letitia57, Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:47 pm
Don't know where or how to claim for anything!

Hi everyone. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I read that I am now classed as 'Disabled' although at the moment I feel fine. It's strange to go from 'Able' one day to 'Disabled' the next day! I can't get my head round it! I am cu...

Posted by Daysie on Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:22 am with 32 comments

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It's an absolute nightmare isn't it!? I have worked since age 17, unfortunately due to a break in service where I currently work I was only entitled to 61 days full pay, 43 days half pay and then ssp after that. My husband is self employed but has had...

Kiwi coxy, Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:43 pm
Retirement on medical grounds

Hello Everyone Has anyone had experience of retirement on medical grounds? After having several operations and finally a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction now recovering on hormone tablets, I feel I don't want to return to full time work in the ...

Posted by hamlet on Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:00 pm with 10 comments

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I will let you know how I get on with OH next Tuesday. This cancer has robbed me of too much and wont let it take away my rights. It's like you said it's not my fault, I've not caused the BC. The thing is, there is only one procedure on getting ill hea...

Blue dragonfly, Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:36 am
Return to work

Hi everyone, i was diagnosed with BC in Aug last year had WLE and therapeutic mammoplasty with SN removal on 12 Sept followed by 6 weeks of radiotherapy and am taking Tamoxifen. I work for the NHS and i am just in the process of arranging a return to ...

Posted by ventura29 on Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:26 pm with 5 comments

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Hi All, I don’t like to admit this, but I work in HR for the NHS – and I agree with you Heather. Although the NHS has National Terms and Conditions, all Trusts (like all companies) have their own policies and procedures, so they will have different rul...

Care_N, Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:21 pm
Employment rights

So sorry guys I am sure you are sick to death of some of these questions but I could do with some answers today if possible as I have to go face work after going to see doc in the morning. It's gonna be a long one but here goes; I had been off work for...

Posted by emmy on Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:44 pm with 5 comments

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Don't start me off! Being shown a kindness starts me off! I used to work with adults with learning difficulties and teach sign language ,first language as parents were deaf . Funny they never made me cry, laugh often but this is so scary as it was sai...

emmy, Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:30 pm
Sick pay

Hi ladies, what happen after 6 months, Do i get another sick note from my doctor, and do my work still pay. Rose x

Posted by UKrose on Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:01 pm with 24 comments

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Whoops pressed the submit button accidently! I feel that experiencing such a lack of concern from an organisation that deals with people and their health actually enhanced depression and although I felt that I was a competent health professional, thi...

GWYN59, Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:15 pm
wtc and hrs in april 2012

hi there ive been trying really hard to get myself fit enough and well enough to get myself 16hrs of cleaning jobs so i can sign off jsa and go self employed with the help of working tax credits as im a lone parent just about got enough ladies to clea...

Posted by lincs lady on Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:46 pm with 4 comments

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thanks for the replys. after getting the wrong information from tax credits and job center! CAB confirmed that yes it was just for couples the rules were changing phew

lincs lady, Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:23 am
Have they changed the DLA special rule??

Just would like to know what you think about this. I have read lots of post on here about if we have seondaries, we can automatically apply under the DLA special rule. Has anybody been told they can't get it?? I applied a few weeks ago after ringing ...

Posted by m1yu on Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:05 pm with 5 comments

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Hi Ladies, Received a letter today regarding my claim for DLA and the renewal, I was awarded DLA back in May last year after 5 months of waiting, my award was for 1 year and runs out in June this year. Since then I have been through chemo, surgery and...

sarahlousie, Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:43 pm
Insurance nightmare!!!!!!!

Hi lovelies Well I am having a nightmare trying to get some travel insurance. Our previous travel insurers have changed their rules and now won't cover me for breast cancer and asthma!!!!!!!! Arrrgggh!! I have spent hours on the internet trying ma...

Posted by Bird on Sun Jan 08, 2012 12:55 pm with 12 comments

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Hi all Well after trying approx 40 different companies I have finally found one - hoorah! A company called Club Direct which covers me for both bc and asthma with no probs! fabulous! Plus with the winter sports coverage and adding on my hubby it has...

Bird, Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:34 pm
SSP ending then claiming ESA

Hello Everyone! Not been online for sometime since prior my mastectomy and immediate reconstruction (abdominal Diep)which was mid December 2011, now in 6th week of recovery( if you can call it that!) Still having dressings changed, lots of strange sme...

Posted by hamlet on Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:22 pm with 5 comments

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Oh I forgot to say, while I was off sick but no longer being paid I was still covered for death benefit on the company sickness policy. So if i had died while still employed (even if i was off) either BC treatment or anything random, stroke, heart att...

hymil, Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:14 am
Help please! Am I entitled to any benefits?

Please can someone help me, I am so confused. I have moved back home to the UK after OH transferred overseas. We still paid uk tax & NI contributions. I have secondaries to my liver & bones, I also have arthritis in my spine,shoulder,knees & ankles.I a...

Posted by horsie5050 on Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:05 am with 16 comments

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Thank-you, Tenovus at Velindre it is!, I'll pop in on my next visit.hugs to you all.xxx

horsie5050, Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:42 am
Stupid comment on first day at work, how to deal?

Hello, So today was my first day back at work after 2 1/2 years. The first year and a half was extended maternity leave after the birth of my second child. But the last 14 months I have been dealing with cancer diagnosed last September, and a recurr...

Posted by Claire2010 on Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:47 pm with 23 comments

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Post edited as unsure wether I should have made the info public :/ Apologies.

mythos15, Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:41 pm
Emplyment and Support Allowance

Has anyone got any help or advise please.. I was told yesterday by a very rude employee at the ESA dept, that I have not been entitled to ESA that I have been receiving, they want me to pay back to them 8 months money..The reason for this is because I ...

Posted by northern bird on Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:40 am with 7 comments

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Hi Northern Bird I haven't posted on the forums for over a year or so but felt the need to do so to try and put your mind at ease. I was in the situation as you are in May, I was also told they were looking into me paying the money back as after the ...

aqua, Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:29 pm
Help please with sick pay entitlement!

Hello I don't know if anyone can help with my query but here goes! I was dx on 6th dec and have been off work since, today I found out that I am only entitled to 4 mths sick pay. I have been with my company for 9 years and had an excellent sick record!...

Posted by Leeds39 on Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:55 pm with 31 comments

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Check out the bottom paragraph of this page http://www.rcn.org.uk/support/pay_and_conditions/working_hours,_overtime,_annual_leave Sadly the employers website hyperlink is now a dead link, Page not found, so you need to go here instead: http://www.nh...

hymil, Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:18 am
Life Insurance

Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. Currently uninsured after a policy matured and we moved house. I applied for life insurance before formal diagnosis but was refused. Do I have to wait until 5 years NED or are there other options? Sorry if this...

Posted by Crabbit on Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:50 pm with 4 comments

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Hi Lakeslover , All very helpful thank you. I shall investigate once again in August and see where things go. Much sooner than I thought so thanks. Carolyn x

Crabbit, Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:24 am
Macmillan Grant - Can you get more than 1 ?

I've already had a macmillan grant, about 6 months ago, for fuel. I got about £300 if I recall. Is it a one time only thing? I could do with some more for clothing.

Posted by El Katrano on Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:08 pm with 6 comments

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El K - that's what disposable income is - what you have after compulsary expenses and that would include debts, but not food, clothing, household goods or travel. Most people are more likely to miss out because of the first criterion - savings over £6...

Jeniffer, Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:49 pm
ESA and holiday pay?

Hi everyone ,i have just been awarded ESA ,i think i will only be on it for about 6 weeks as i hope to return to work at the end of jan. My problem is my work have decided as i have loads of holidays left they would put me down for a couple of days a w...

Posted by lisha on Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:06 pm with 5 comments

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Hi Lisha if you're concerned about ESA i'd advise calling the ESA helpline, they should be able to advise you as to whether ESA is affected by the holiday pay i'd also put your concerns in writing to your employer, they shouldn't just pay you holiday...

gill13, Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:55 pm
travel insurance to Australia

Hi everyone, Ive just booked flights to Oz for the summer next year. can anyone recommend a travel insurance policy to cover me and my family for the month. We are arranging flights, accommodation all separately. I was diagnosed last year. Many tahnks ...

Posted by nessp on Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:33 pm with 5 comments

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One word of warning about insurance. If your family are insured by someone else nd you have to cancell the holiday because of your health the insurance company you are insured with will only repay YOUR holiday costs not the whole family trip. Ok if the...

SadieL, Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:49 pm
On-line petition

Hello everyone Our friends at MacMillan Cancer Support have set up an online petition to help lobby politicians as they prepare to vote on the changes, here is the link to the petition : http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=70&ea.campai...

Posted by June BCC on Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:05 pm with 34 comments

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Completed xxx

juliet66, Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:09 pm
FLIGHTS AND PROSTHESIS

So do I pack it in the checked luggage or take it as carry on.. I'm not gonna wear it cos its too heavy and the flights 24 hours .. I'll just wear the light sponge one... x

Posted by angielav on Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:18 pm with 2 comments

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I've not taken my heavy silicone thing through the system, in fact I hardly wear it now. Have been through with fibrefill/spongey with no problems and also with beanie, ditto no problems. Apparently they are suspicious of the weighted prostheses, whi...

hymil, Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:31 am
travel insurance ..5 years on

Does anyone know if anything changes after 5 years clear regarding travel insurance or are we still classed as high risk etc etc. I am currently with miaonline and although expensive , I am covered for BC. Thanks

Posted by cally on Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:02 am with 2 comments

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Hello, Try Insurepink, I am 8 years down the road and have used them probably about 5 years and have only paid about £20 for a week in Europe, they are very good. I think they were set up by a lady who had cancer and realised that we were being overch...

hazelmary, Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:08 am
self employed working with dogs

Hiya all I work from home doing dog grooming (since leaving nursing behind four years ago) and now I'm not sure of course how to continue. At the moment I'm waiting for my first (of six) chemo sometime in Dec (mastectomy planned for next year). My d...

Posted by 3network3 on Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:01 pm with 9 comments

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I have decided to cancel all customers for December. Thanks for your advice everybody :)

3network3, Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:19 pm
Emloyment & support Allowance

Has anyone had E.S.A stopped? I have recieved a letter today to say I scored no points at the medical. I can't believe it. The day of the medical I was not feeling well at all. I explained to the nurse (who cleary was not listening to me), I have suff...

Posted by northern bird on Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:28 pm with 131 comments

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Have signed this and added a message as a woman with secondaries. Please sign and send to your contacts - good luck everyone! Julie

JulieD, Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:13 pm
Help me choose where to go for a weekend away!

Hi all, hope people are feeling well today. So last Christmas I was recovering from surgery and chemo and generally feeling rotten. I have just had my 1yr mammo (clear, yay!) and husband and I have decided that we will treat ourselves to a weekend away...

Posted by sallieannie on Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:36 pm with 2 comments

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We have had short breaks in Cologne, Prague, Krakow and Oslo. You are guaranteed snow in Oslo if you go high enough but we found everything to be rather expensive. Prague is very pretty and has a large Christmas market, Krakow is cheap but my favouri...

supertrouper, Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:33 pm

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