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We're hiring a Welfare Benefits Adviser!
We are looking for a Welfare Benefits Adviser to work alongside the Senior Benefits Adviser, providing welfare benefits advice to people affected by ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and long Covid; this includes those living with these illnesses, carers and their families. We endeavour to improve people’s financial situation more widely, especially due to the cost of living crisis, so you will be offered the opportunity to create resources and host drop-in sessions for members. Hours: 1
SMEFG
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Welfare Reform Bill Passes Second Reading: What It Means for Claimants
Yesterday marked a critical moment in the ongoing battle to protect disabled people's rights as MPs debated the controversial Universal...
SMEFG
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Update on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
On Tuesday 1 July 2025, the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Bill will receive its Second Reading in the House of...
SMEFG
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Action Against Cuts
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group Joins National Campaigns to Fight Harmful Disability Benefit Cuts The Benefits Team at Sheffield ME...
SMEFG
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Welfare Reform Announcements - 18/03/2025
Important proposed changes to disability benefits and employment support have been announced by the Government today. We do have...
SMEFG
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Have Your Say on the Future of Disability Benefits – PIP Replacement Consultation Open Now!
Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is urging disabled people and their organisations to take part in an important consultation led by the...
SMEFG
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Benefits Info Sessions: now on YouTube!
This Autumn our benefits advisor Ellie Jones gave 3 benefits info sessions. If you couldn't attend, don't worry - they're now uploaded here!

Pippa
Dec 6, 20221 min read


Our new online benefits info sessions
Our benefits adviser Ellie has organised a series of 1-hour info sessions on benefits, where she'll be presenting info slides and then...
SMEFG
Oct 13, 20221 min read


💙 Cost Of Living Support 💜
Our benefits & social care team can give information, support, and advice about the Cost Of Living. Here's information on support available.

Pippa
Sep 9, 20223 min read


2 short surveys to help influence change
The ME Local Network (MELN) has been created and is being steered by local ME support groups across the UK, among which our Sheffield...
SMEFG
Jan 28, 20221 min read


We're hiring a part-time welfare benefits and social care adviser!
Job title: Welfare benefits and social care adviser Hours: 18 hours/week (flexible hours policy) Salary: £22,947 pro rata Start date: as...
SMEFG
Jan 7, 20222 min read


Get £140 off your energy bill this winter
You can apply for £140 off your energy bill over winter 2021-22 through the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Although the Gov.uk website states...
SMEFG
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Did you get your PIP award at a tribunal?
When you are awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reassesses your claim every couple...
SMEFG
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Benefits support for disability and ill-health
Yesterday the Government published its long-awaited ‘Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper’, which looks at ‘how...
SMEFG
Jul 27, 20213 min read


Received a letter from the DWP? Don't panic!
Reviews and reassessments for PIP were suspended during the first lockdown. Over the summer, renewals started back up, however, we are...
SMEFG
Nov 6, 20201 min read


Tips on completing a successful PIP form.
Firstly, the most important part of getting a successful award is medical evidence. This can be from your GP, Consultant or family and...
SMEFIBG
Jan 30, 20192 min read
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