Source: MS Society The UK government has announced proposed changes to disability benefits. They shared these in a Green Paper which is an official document published by government with ideas of things they want to change. This means nothing is changing today. There will be a 12-week consultation on some of the plans. However, some […]
National charity The MS Society in collaboration with The Work Foundation have launched a survey into the experiences of people with MS with employment. The survey covers employment related questions and focuses on the challenges people with MS have faced at work, as well as the support that makes a difference to them in finding and maintaining
National MS Charity the MS Society have given the following response to last week’s Autumn Budget; Funding for healthcare £22.6 billion of extra funding was announced for the NHS in England, as well as a commitment to decrease waiting times for patients accessing treatment. This is welcome news, as we know people with MS are facing
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National charity The Neurological Alliance is asking people with neurological conditions such as MS to fill out ‘My Neuro Survey’. Adults and children with a confirmed or suspected neurological condition and people who provide support or care for them can take part. The survey data will be used to lobby government and healthcare providers, including
National charity the MS Society has written an open letter to the next Prime Minister and they are inviting you to add your signature. The MS Society say; The general election is taking place on 4 July. We don’t know who the next Prime Minister will be, but we do know people with MS have
The UK Government has annnounced a consultation on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP.) Reforms to PIP could include stopping regular cash payments, and instead offering claimants one-off grants for things like home adaptations. Read the full story here on the BBC website. National charity the MS Society have reacted to the consultation with
This week is MS Awareness Week. Nationally the campaign theme is #MSUnfiltered and national MS charities have been sharing information and stories about MS symptoms that people may find embarrassing or difficult/sensitive to talk about. In a recent survey 85% of people felt embarrassed by at least one of their MS symptoms and many of
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Next week is MS Awareness Week and we will be using the opportunity to spread the word about the Centre amongst the local community. Members of the BMSTC team will have a stall in Reading’s Broad Street Mall on Tuesday 23 April from 10am to 2pm so if you’re in town, please come and say
Last week, the Carer’s Leave Act became UK law, bringing in new rights for unpaid carers who work. Until recently, unpaid carers didn’t have a right to time off from work for caring responsibilities. This has left many people feeling forced to use their holiday allowance or having to take sick leave. Last year, a
National MS charity the MS Society has recently launched their manifesto in parliament. MPs joined them to hear about the priorities of people living with MS ahead of the general election. The manifesto calls for the next UK Government to take action to transform the lives of people affected by MS. Produced together with people affected
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