I’m reaching out because I am on a mission to change how the DWP assesses individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis and other incurable, chronic illnesses.

As many of you know, the current assessment process can feel incredibly dehumanising. Rather than receiving support, many of us feel treated with suspicion, forced to answer invasive questions and relive the trauma of our limitations every few years. For conditions that simply do not get better, this cycle of reassessment is unnecessary, heartbreaking, and soul-destroying.We need a system built on dignity and support, not one that makes us feel worthless.

How you can help:

I have launched a petition to demand a total rethink of this system. We already have some fantastic support, including TV’s Josh Widdicombe, but we need a much louder voice to make the government listen.

• Sign and Share the petition here: https://www.change.org/DWP-PIP-rethink-needed

Life with a chronic illness is hard enough without the added weight of an adversarial benefits system. Please help me push for a future where we are treated with the respect we deserve.

Thank you so much for reading and for your support.

Lisa Murray-Lang