Luckily, I’d taken out a critical illness cover with the firm Guardian 1821, which entitles me to a £30,000 payout. Yet the day before my operation, I spoke to a Guardian 1821 representative who gave the impression that I was highly unlikely to receive a penny. I cannot understand how having PTSD in my early 20s is relevant to my cancer diagnosis. When I first contacted Guardian 1821, I was told they were still reviewing your case. Helena Kelly replies: Barclays has failed to take into account your lack of mobility, nor offered sufficient support.

Source: Daily Mail February 23, 2022 01:44 UTC