Welfare & Benefits Advice

Our Welfare Advice Service is available to everyone living with MS.

When MS forces someone to step back from work or adjust their life overnight, the financial impact can be overwhelming. No one should have to navigate that alone.

We provide a non-judgemental, knowledgeable, and supportive service to discuss benefits and accessing financial help. 

• Assist you in recognising and applying for appropriate benefits and grants.
• Support you in completing forms and online applications for
  • Adult Disability Payment
  • Employment & Support Allowance
  • Universal Credit
  • Attendance Allowance
• Help you with paperwork in the Department of Work and Pensions appeal process.
• Act in an advocacy capacity in dealing with councils and social work departments.
• Help with general budgeting guidance so you can keep on top of your finances. 
• Provide guidance with early retirement through ill-health and general support on pension access.
• Represent you at Tribunals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and for Employment & Support Allowance.
• Assist you with any other financial and welfare matters including applying for a Blue Badge, Bus Pass or Council Tax Reduction due to disability.
• Offer support to family members of those affected by MS, for example Carer’s Allowance and other mainstream benefits.

Our Welfare & Benefits team provide support for people affected by MS. If you are not affected by MS, you can contact the Citizens Advice Bureau or Money Matters for guidance.