MS: Misunderstood Around the Globe
Written by Mandy on August 29th, 2008 in In The News, Links, State of Health Care.
Scotland has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Despite this, their understanding of MS appears to be lacking — and their system of disability benefits leaves a lot to be desired.
We’ve got to continue our quest to educate — here and around the globe.
This story is a real heartbreaker.
Exclusive from DailyRecord.co.uk: Martial arts champion hit by multiple sclerosis denied benefits
Aug 28 2008 By Lachlan Mackinnon
A MARTIAL arts champion whose life was “destroyed” by multiple sclerosis has been refused benefits - because she can still talk.
Tae Kwon Do silver medallist Kirsten McLaughlin, 33, requires round-the-clock care from husband Alan, 34.
But she has been denied disability living allowance as the authorities claim she only needs “comfort and assistance” and can still “communicate”.
September 7th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Hi there, I’m Kirsten McLaughlin and I just want to let you know that the decision has been overturned, im have now been awarded higher rate care and mobility components. Also thank you for your support by putting my story on your site.
Best Regards
Kirsten McLaughlin
September 7th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Kirsten,
Thank you so much for the update … and congratulations! I’m so happy to hear that you are finally getting the benefits that you need. It does the heart good!