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Living with a long-term medical condition requiring frequent hospital visits or admissions for check-ups and/or treatment can put a strain on finances.  Patients in receipt of welfare benefits may be able to claim back travel expenses so it is worth checking this out with the hospital. Organisations who may be able to assist with your financial situation.
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1   Link   Citizen's Advice Bureau
Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB) On-line benefits advice.

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2   Link   Department of Works and Pensions
The Department of Works and Pensions for information about the full range of benefits.

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3   Link   Turn2us
On-line service which helps people access information on all benefits and grants available from both statutory and voluntary organisations in the UK. In many cases applications for support can be made directly from the website and people can be kept informed by email or by text to their mobile phone.
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4   Link   Social Fund
Social Fund provides grants or loans to people in receipt of qualifying benefits and facing costs they are are unable to meet. It can help with important occasional expenses that people cannot afford out of their normal income.
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5   Link   The Family Fund
The Family Fund helps families with disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.
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