Rashida Begum on dealing with her diagnosis, and why she now celebrates every little thing...
24 June 2024Rashida Begum was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension in the spring of 2023, and after receiving specialist care, joy has returned to her world. The mum-of-four from Bradford recounts the challenges of her journey, and explains why she now celebrates every little thing… “My symptoms started in November 2022, about six months before I was […]
5 June 2024Letter dated 24th May 2024 Dear Mims Thank you for your response to our letter, dated 20th May. (Your ref: MC2024/36533) I am writing this following the general election announcement; however, this development does not lessen the importance of this issue. If anything, it makes it more relevant than ever. It’s vital that we continue […]
24 May 2024Letter dated 20th May 2024 Dear Dr Armstrong, Thank you for your letter of 1 May to the Secretary of State about the proposed reforms to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). I am replying as the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work. I would like to thank you for taking the time to […]
20 May 2024
Our response to proposed reforms to the disability-benefits system.
1 May 20241st May 2024 Dear Mel Stride, Re. Proposed reforms to Personal Independence Payments I am writing to you as Chair of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK), a charity supporting people with the life-limiting disease pulmonary hypertension (PH). On behalf of those affected by this devastating condition, I’d like to formally express our dismay at […]
1 May 2024
