Living, growing and thriving with a disability

In this episode of 'The penny drops', our host Andrea Fox joins Paralympian Sam Ruddock to talk sports, big ambitions, managing finances as an athlete and living with a disability. Born with a form of cerebral palsy that impacts his flexibility, coordination and balance, Sam has gone on to become a track, field and cycling athlete for Great Britain, and made his international sporting debut at the London 2012 Paralympics.   How can you find more information? Royal London recommends you seek professional independent financial advice before making financial decisions. You can learn more about the value of financial advice on our website, or visit Unbiased to find a trusted professional in your area.   You can also find lots of helpful information on some of the topics discussed in this episode on the following sites:   Financial support for people with disabilities GOV.UK: www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled Citizens Advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/benefits-for-people-who-are-sick-or-disabled NHS: www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/work-and-disability Money Advice Service: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/charitable-grants-for-ill-or-disabled-people   Disability charities Scope: www.scope.org.uk Disability Grants: www.disability-grants.org The Disabilities Trust: www.thedtgroup.org   Saving, budgeting and money management Money Advice Service: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/budgeting-and-managing-money Royal London: www.royallondon.com/articles-guides/your-money/budgeting   Self-employment GOV.UK: www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself Money Advice Service: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/self-employment Turn2Us: www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Self-employment-and-benefits/Self-employment-and-benefits-Frequently-asked-ques   Support for athletes Sports Aid: www.sportsaid.org.uk TASS: www.tass.gov.uk   This month’s episode was recorded in May 2020 during the coronavirus outbreak. For up to date information on benefits and financial support being offered by the Government, please visit gov.uk/coronavirus.   Please note that all topics discussed in this episode can vary depending on your personal circumstances. Any figures quoted were accurate at the time of recording.

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Confused about your finances? The penny drops podcast is here to help you understand your money and make better informed financial decisions. Presenter and Broadcast Journalist Andrea Fox will be grilling financial experts on your behalf to get the best tips on topics such as savings, pensions, budgeting, debt and retirement. This podcast series is brought to you by Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company.