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Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

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Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

From gadgets that help with muscle stiffness and fatigue to tools that improve circulation and joint support.

Sammi Leaver

July 8, 2025

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Win a Luxury Fragrance Bundle Worth £270 — In Partnership with Beauty Base

We’ve teamed up with the brilliant team at Beauty Base to bring you an exclusive giveaway — and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Sammi Leaver

July 8, 2025

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Disability Awareness

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Is MS Considered a Disability in the UK?

Yes – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK under the Equality Act 2010. That means if MS has a long-term, significant impact on your daily life (which it often does), you’re entitled to support and reasonable adjustments at work, in education, and beyond. But the symptoms of MS are […]

Leona Jasa

July 4, 2025

Welfare Reform Update PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

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Welfare Reform Update: PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

The government reverses cuts to Personal Independence Payment, but Universal Credit cuts still loom ahead.

Sammi Leaver

July 2, 2025

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How to Get 25% Off Disneyland Paris Tickets as a Disabled Guest

Disabled guests visiting Disneyland Paris can get 25% off park tickets, plus that same discount for one companion. That’s right – a full quarter off the magic!

Sammi Leaver

July 2, 2025

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How to Challenge a PIP Decision in the UK: What to Do If Your Claim Is Refused or Underpaid

Even people with long-term conditions and previous awards can be denied after a PIP review or reassessment.
If that’s happened to you, you have the right to challenge a PIP decision.

Sammi Leaver

July 2, 2025

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Disability Benefits Cuts – MPs Vote Result: What It Means, and What We Can Still Do

Today, on 1 July 2025, MPs in Parliament voted to move forward with proposed changes to disability benefits — including controversial cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).