Benefits are available to help people living with muscle-wasting conditions manage the extra costs they face as a result of living with a long-term health condition or a disability.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people with living with a long-term health condition or a disability, aged between 16 and state pension age, to help with extra costs.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit which is available to help with the extra costs of looking after a child who has care or mobility needs.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is available to provide financial help for people who may have a limited capability for work because of a disability or long-term health condition.