Episode 4

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Published on:

23rd May 2022

Financial Burden of ME

In this week’s episode I’m going to be chatting to you about the Financial Burden of ME.  This is something I struggled with for years and I want to highlight this area as I feel like it’s another thing that’s forgotten about when it comes to ME.

I chat about the help I needed to research and then complete the paperwork for the basics of applying for benefits, some tips that I used to help explain my limitations to a benefits assessor and I give a reminder of places/people that can help you source further information and that you can appeal an assessment decision that’s been made.  Please do ask for help to navigate this aspect.  Reach out to family and friends and ask them to support you through this. For carers who may be listening, you may need support also and I would point you in the direction of carersuk.org.

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About the Podcast

Believe in ME with Rhona Barton
This podcast is all about ME. Each week I’ll bring you short manageable episodes that cover things from living with ME, understanding it, explaining it to others and learning how to love your life with it.

As somebody who lived with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) for almost 10 years, I’m passionate about offering hope and inspiration to others who are experiencing ME. I was bed-bound and wheelchair-bound with ME before finding my feet again and coming through the other side so believe me when I say, I understand what you’re going through.

If you are a woman living with ME, or you have recently been diagnosed with ME, then I’m here for you! I’ve been there, done that and I’ve not only got the t-shirt but I’ve worn holes in it too through all my trial and error!

So why don’t you join me? You can subscribe now to receive notifications of each episode and Season 1 launches on 16th May 2022 to round off ME Awareness Week.

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Website: https://www.rhonabarton.co.uk/

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