Ways to earn extra money during chemo and financial hardship

[Daffodils88]

Our family business collapsed just before my cancer diagnosis. We have no savings & have re-payment agreements with utilities companies. My husband’s on minimum wage, I’m on less than national average, we have a lodger. MacMillan have done our benefits calculation &
I’m not eligible for anything. My housing association have just put our charge up by £2,400 a year & we’ve had council tax rises etc. I can’t move house while I’m having treatment. Please does anyone have any suggestions on how I can bring in some extra money while I’m having chemo & still working? I’m wondering if there’s any paid research for cancer patients? The financial stress of loosing our home is terrifying & I feel we’re at the last chance saloon.

On the transport front of the hospital doesn't have a volunteer group (I'll be surprised if it doesn't), you might find there's a volunteer group in your local area that could help with transport. Ours advertises in our local parish mag, and if I didn't get that I'd probably go to church and ask if they know of any volunteer groups. Our group will drive people to appointments, pick up prescriptions, help around the house etc.
On the money front, can you identify any items you could sell? Clothes on eBay or vinted maybe? Do a car boot sale?

Also, depending on your age and your diagnosis/ prognosis, you might be able to draw down part of any private or work pension early. Check policies.

@Daffodils88

No advice, just hugs and empathy
I'm in a similar situation.
Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, I was a foster carer so can't work and have lost my income overnight.
I'm not eligible for any benefits. I'm not yet sick enough for PIP.
I have a very small pension which covers the bills but not food. I'll be relying on my student son to get me over the summer.

Are you sure you're not eligible for Universal credit? if your pension is only small then even though that would be deducted in full from any UC award, you should still get some UC. Did you factor in the LCWRA element being added into the Uc calculation ? You would be automatically awarded this after a three month wait period if you are going through Chemotherapy. Do speak to Macmillan asking them to include this element in the calculation. Some of the online calculators don't account of this.

@Pickledonion1999

I spent 3 hours with the McMillan advisors.
My pension may be small but it puts me over the eligibility.
I do not yet meet the criteria for PIP, I might do in the future but not now