benefits

Today our Benefits Advisor has let us know of an award of PIP for 5 years in the sum of £31,005 (not quite James Bond!)

If you would like to apply for PIP but don’t know where to start drop an email to info@narcolepsy.org.uk and we will help you through the process

We don’t have a set script when talking to people, we all have a real life understanding of narcolepsy/cataplexy, our services are FREE and we are here to help.

Sleep is as vital as drinking water and people who sleep well simply cannot grasp just how devastating a sleep disorder like narcolepsy can be.

I've had narcolepsy for as long as I can remember. But I went undiagnosed for almost two decades. Then, in my 20s, I had a cataplexy attack for the first time, my muscles suddenly giving way during sex. This was one of the most frightening experiences of my life because I remained conscious but had no idea what was going on and thought I must be dying.

We are pleased to introduce to you Linda Reynolds who has joined us as Helpline and Benefits Advisor.

Linda is married with one adult daughter and with a close relative who has narcolepsy and cataplexy. She has a rather eclectic work history ranging from lecturing to making designer wear, managing manufacturing departments and shops and ending as a civil servant working on Tax Credits and latterly Universal Credit.

We look forward to working with Linda to offer support and in particular help with benefits to the UK narcolepsy community.

Our helpline service – the capacity of which is always stretched to the limit - has recently experienced an exceptional number of requests for assistance in relation to benefit claims. If you have already sent in a request for assistance we hope to be able to fulfill that request but are currently reviewing this and hope to be able to update you over the coming days.