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FUMS 036 – MS Stories From Around the World #1: Steve Woodward (England)

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This episode is the first in a series where Kathy talks to MSers from around the world about their diagnosis and treatment experiences, to see how they differ from our own.The first guest in the series is Steve Woodward, who lives in England. He and Kathy had a lot of fun recording this, even if some parts were proof that the US and the UK are still "two nations divided by a common language"!Topics covered include:Steve's diagnosis storyHis experience of treatment through the UK National Health Service or NHSHow the NHS is funded and what it means for people with MSSocial security benefits and working with a chronic condition in the UK Resources mentioned in this episode (clickable links):Steve's article about the  UK National Health ServiceSteve's blog It's a Shit BusinessAll of his articles on MultipleSclerosis.netSteve's blogs about applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) -  part one and  part twoSteve on TwitterAn explanation of the term "Heath Robinson&quo