My close friend has been told she has lung cancer also in lymph nodes. She receives PIP but only low rate. Is there a different form for people with cancer or do they have to go through the stress of completing the paperwork. Many thanks for your help.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. If she has been told she has less than 12 months to live - there is a fast track process. If she has not - she can put in for a change of circumstances which will trigger a review. Just be aware - the cancer diagnosis will not mean that she will automatically get enhanced rate.
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i'd advise her to speak to her Macmillan nurse or the benefits team at the hospital she has/will have treatment at - they will likely fill the forms in for her or assist.
