We all know the UK continues to face a cost of living crisis. Inflation has led to an
increase in food prices, energy costs and housing prices have rocketed. With the
cost of rents and mortgages, many households are experiencing a strain on their
budgets. For people affected by a brain tumour the financial impact is even more
challenging.
A recent report has estimated that people with
neurological conditions such as brain tumours face extra
expenses of £200 per week due to issues such as higher
energy bills and increased transport costs to get to and
from appointments for medical treatment.
In addition to this, brain tumour patients are often unable
to continue to work during treatment, meaning their
income is disrupted which can have a long-term negative
effect on financial stability. Some patients are unable to
ever return to their job or continue with their careers.
The income of family members may also be impacted as
many loved ones reduce or give up their work to take
up caring responsibilities. This care may be permanently
needed, as brain tumour patients can find themselves
facing permanent disability after treatment is finished.
In addition to the financial impact, the psychological,
physical and mental strain caused as a consequence of
this diagnosis can be devastating.
Support and the cost of living
How we can help through challenging times
We can only
provide our support
services for free with
fundraising and
donations gratefully
received from
wonderful supporters,
organisations and trusts.
Read on and find out
how you can support
our work
These are just a few reasons why the help given by Brain Tumour Support is so
crucial. In 2022-23, our welfare benefits service unlocked £77,999 in benefits
payments for people who may otherwise have not received
the help to which they
were entitled.
In our most
recent survey, 88% of
respondents said their
finances had been
affected following their
brain tumour diagnosis