What benefits can multiple sclerosis sufferers get in the UK?

Information on benefits you can claim and help that's available to you, including DLA, ESA and carer's allowance. read more

Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit are also available where your income is low. There are also grants available for conversions and changes that may be needed to your home. A care assessment by your local authority is a right if you are disabled and will assess the amount of care you require. read more

Across the UK, billions of pounds are unclaimed each year - make sure you get what you're entitled to. Getting started. It's worth noting: Some benefits are affected by earnings, other types of income and the amount of savings or capital you (and sometimes your partner) have. read more

The 81% of people who said they were misdiagnosed by their GP would equate to 4,000 MS sufferers a year not having their condition correctly identified if mirrored in the general population. More than 100,000 people are living with MS in the UK, making it the most common disabling neurological condition in young adults, but the MS Society says awareness remains low. read more