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A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can lead to changes to your financial situation. Within the Shift.ms community there's a wealth of knowledge about benefits and financial support available for MSers. Find out more below.

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@Kerry_beez 

29 Aug 2024 14:41Last reply 6 Feb 2025 23:58

Kerry_beez

Money, work and symptoms

Okay apologies for the dump but I just need to yell into the void for a sec… I first experienced symptoms in 2017 and was eventually diagnosed in 2022. My symptoms have got much worse in the last year or so, the fatigue and pain is unbearable most days. I don’t receive any support from my consultant...
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@Ribbons 

22 Jul 2013 11:56Last reply 13 Jan 2025 05:07

Ribbons

Rasing Money for MS

I don't know if it's cool to post on here but I'll do it anyway. My girlfriend feeling somewhat helpless about my ms has decided to jump out of an aeroplane with both a parachute and another man (hopefully a skydiving instructor) attached to her. She's doing it for the MS Society so I sincerely hop...
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@Philip_Robinson 

12 Nov 2020 18:21

Philip_Robinson

WIN A 1954 AMERICAN TRUCK AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE MS SOCIETY

THE LAST DAY YOU ARE ABLE TO BUY A TICKET IS THE 30th NOVEMBER SO THERE ARE JUST 21 DAYS UNTIL THE DRAW!!!! WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE FOR CHRISTMAS? HOW ABOUT A 1954 AMERICAN V8 GMC PICK UP TRUCK? WELL IMAGINE DRIVING A 1954 GMC V8 PICK UP TRUCK TO THE FIRST ROCKABILLY RAVE WEEKENDER AFTER ALL THIS HOR...
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@Sarah_Graham 

3 Jan 2020 19:04Last reply 25 Jan 2020 10:44

Sarah_Graham

Jobs & Money

Hi Everyone I was wondering is there a good paying job that accept people with MS? I have learnt some jobs reject people that have MS etc Cause having MS isn't very good for the bank and paying things. Am currently on the sick and am applying for help...lets just says its not easy and sooo STRESS...
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@RobbyK 

18 Oct 2019 10:16

RobbyK

Money saving tips/entitlement

Hi, Check this, there should be something that helps everybody. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/consumer-rights-and-moneysaving-for-disabled-people/
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@Alesia_Poilova_Madni 

1 Jun 2019 15:58Last reply 1 Jun 2019 19:25

Alesia_Poilova_Madni

Money

I am so sick. Social canceled my disability payment. If I need money I have to ask my husband. I dont like that. What I can do? Help!!!
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@DominicS 

27 Nov 2018 11:20Last reply 28 Nov 2018 08:45

DominicS

No money = no giving = no problem

@givingtuesday There are other ways we can help. A key one is donating our brains and spinal cords to the MS Tissue Bank. Only this weekend I heard Dr G DeLucas explaining how his research into MS would not be possble without donors. https://www.mssociety.org.uk/research/explore-our-research/rese...
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@keepupthefight 

12 Aug 2018 18:20Last reply 20 Aug 2018 16:46

keepupthefight

Money worries

So ms comes along before I’ve bought my first home: when not working or insured at the time due to health reasons, and therefore no critical health cover. So now I’m faced with a pressure of not knowing how long illl be able to cope with working, long term. Can’t get insurance for mortgage cover in...
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@juliacemilligan 

12 Apr 2018 03:58Last reply 12 Apr 2018 22:45

juliacemilligan

Raising money, donations welcome :)

I have had a tough few months after my lemtrada round 1, caught a cold in January which became a chest infection so was off work for 4 weeks. I then went back and had been fighting work to allow me to drop my Saturday shift as I am really struggling with it. Occupational health that in the long term...
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@suryarajeshkanna 

30 Mar 2016 07:31Last reply 31 Mar 2016 20:26

suryarajeshkanna

Need Job else money for medication

Hi everyone I need job or money for my medication n to take of me n my family. One pound equals min 100 Rupees. I passed MBA - HR in 2010 & the has around 5+ years experience. Awaiting to meet God Raj
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