AN MP has pledged to try and help people in Wirral living with Motor Neurone Disease.

Justin Madders, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, attended a meeting with some of the 30 families living with the incurable terminal disease at the Bridge Inn in Port Sunlight this week.

Mr Madders listened to day-to-day problems experienced by people with the illness and the many particular problems they face because of its fast progress.

They highlighted how bureaucratic obstacles often mean that by the time money is provided for adaptations and the work carried out the needs of the person have changed dramatically.

They also discussed that a government pledge to review the £30,000 cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant has been put to one side. The limit has been in place since 2013 with inflation impacting its value.

One of those present, Byron Schofield, whose partner Steve Kennett has the disease, also pointed out that once it has been diagnosed it only gets worse yet they have to reapply for the Personal Independence Payment and Blue Badge.

Mr Madders said: “It seems obvious to me that they should not have to reapply, it is an obvious thing for any government to look at.

“I will feed the information from today to our shadow groups, local councils and on some matters go directly to the relevant ministers.”