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The first six weeks
Just diagnosedThree practical things worth asking about early on, gathered from what other members wished they'd known sooner.
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Work & school — staying in, going back, and what you're entitled to
Work & schoolReasonable adjustments, Access to Work, and support in education — what exists and roughly how to get it.
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Health & hospital — getting the most from appointments
Health & hospitalPractical groundwork for hospital stays and appointments — beyond what's covered in "The first six weeks".
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Equipment — getting an OT assessment, adaptations and aids
EquipmentHow equipment and home adaptations actually get to you, who pays, and where to borrow something while you wait.
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Money — PIP, benefits and what to claim
MoneyWhat Personal Independence Payment actually is, what else is worth checking, and where to get real help filling the forms in.
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