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Cost of living

If you have a muscle-wasting condition, you may already deal with additional costs to help you live well and independently so you may be struggling to afford the essentials. This page has information about the support you may be entitled to. You can also read the experiences of others living with muscle-wasting conditions and find out more about our cost of living campaign.
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Information and support

Use the governments benefits and financial support tool to check what you may be entitled to. 

Use a benefits calculator to check how much you could receive. 

Find a local foodbank.

Campaigns and stories

“We have to worry about whether we can afford to look after ourselves"
Trevor is sat in his wheelchair next to his bed, holding the remote control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
“It’s getting to a breaking point – a lot of disabled people are already living in poverty”
Image of Sulaiman lying in bed, reading something on his phone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Our cost of living report
Steve Ledbrook (left), Dr Lisa Cameron MP (centre), Matthew Rose, Heath Policy Manager, MDUK (right)