CForYourself: Managing finances and cystic fibrosis

Managing cystic fibrosis and its treatment burden can be expensive. Recent analysis by Cystic Fibrosis Trust reveals that the cost of living with CF has risen to a staggering £7,750 per year. With the rising costs of energy, transport to appointments, and other unavoidable expenses, one in four adults with CF and over a third of parents of children with CF report struggling to meet their monthly bills.In this episode of CForYourself, our host Lucy is joined by Rachel Moore, Welfare Officer at the Trust, to discuss practical tips to manage finances, savvy ways to reduce household bills, and how you can navigate the emotional stress of money management.For more information and support on any of the issues we've talked about in this podcast, you can call our Helpline on 0300 373 1000, or email [email protected], or message us on WhatsApp.Cystic Fibrosis Trust can offer grants, support you with benefits applications, and provide an Income Maximisation Service. Find out more at Financial support for cystic fibrosis. We can provide individual, personalised support through our Student Support Service, to talk through a student’s circumstances.Find out more about the Green Doctors. Find out more about the WaterSure scheme.Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter for all the latest CF news, personal stories and different ways you can get involved in our work.