Many disabled and chronically ill social media users, dubbed 'sickfluencers', have turned to platforms like YouTube and TikTok to share advice on securing disability benefits.
As the government cuts welfare rights services, those left to fill in complex paperwork alone often turn online for support, sharing tips across various platforms.
Fraser Nelson's investigation into the 'sickfluencer' phenomenon illustrated the media's often hysterical reaction to discussions surrounding welfare, focusing on sensationalism rather than support.
The portrayal of influencers as dangerous or deceitful dismisses the reality of those navigating disability benefits, who share advice from a place of necessity and community.
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