For some people, having MS won’t mean much extra spending. For others, costs can mount up - prescription charges, higher insurance premiums and transport costs, for example. If you are financially stable or can continue to work, these costs may be easier to shoulder, but if you are in a difficult financial position or have to give up work because of your MS, managing your money can become much more complex.
As with most MS-related issues, how finances affect you depends on how your MS affects you, as well as your own personal circumstances. Use the navigation bar on the left to explore some of the issues that may be relevant to you.
‘When I was first diagnosed, money was one of the main things on my mind. What would my family and I do if I had to leave work?’