Welfare Advice Service

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

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.