MS Benefits Advisers

Our MS Benefits Advice Service offers free advice to people affected by MS in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. You can get in touch with one of our MS benefits advisers by calling 0808 800 8000 or emailing [email protected].

Blogs by MS Benefits Advisers

10 tips to help with everyday costs 

We know the cost of living crisis is causing challenges for people affected by MS. Our MS Helpline Benefits Advisers have 10 tips that could help you manage your costs at home.

PIP - 'It's a hassle, but there are ways to get over the hurdles'

There’s no doubt that for many people with MS, claiming PIP is a massive hassle. It might even feel overwhelming. But if you can get PIP (Personal Independence Payment) it’s extra money every week that you’re entitled to. And there are ways to make the task of claiming a bit more manageable.

You might be entitled to PIP

Lots of people who call us on the MS Helpline think they won’t be entitled to the benefit PIP - because they’re not ‘disabled enough’ or because no one helps to care for them. But PIP is actually for people who find it harder to do everyday activities because of their health condition. So of course that includes a lot of people with MS.