A cancer diagnosis leads to unforeseen costs which can quickly mount up
The sudden and unexpected loss of income, coupled with hidden costs, such as heating, extra washing and travelling to and from appointments, can place an enormous burden on people.
Wales must move away from the current opt-in system for welfare benefits advice - where a referral is at the request of the person affected by cancer. This relies on people knowing roughly what they need and having a healthcare professional who knows of - and has the time to refer onto - a welfare benefits pathway.
We want Wales to start moving towards an opt-out system where the referral is a systematic part of a holistic cancer pathway.
