We’ve now joined Bluesky! 💙
If you’re on Bluesky, give us a follow and we'll follow back!
See you there, we're excited to connect with you there! 😊
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Talking to your children about MS can feel overwhelming, especially if they have their own anxieties. Our latest blog offers helpful guidance on how to approach this delicate conversation with honesty and reassurance. 💜
ms-uk.org/blog/what-is-t…
News - Structured exercise reduces NfL levels
Studies indicate activities like outdoor Pilates and home-based workouts can lower this key biomarker linked to disease activity and progression.
Read more here - ms-uk.org/news/structure…
Please note that our MS-UK Helpline will be unavailable today, Wednesday 31 October. We’ll be back tomorrow, Thursday 01 November, from 10am – 1pm for a slightly shorter session.
For urgent support, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org 💜
🏊♂️ Swim for MS-UK at Swim Serpentine! Looking to complete or start your London Classics? Now’s your chance! Register your interest here beaconforms.com
Join #TeamPurple and swim for MS-UK at Swim Serpentine on September 20!
#SwimSerpentine
Have you read our blog about navigating redundancy when you have MS? 🤔
Rebecca Armstrong's blog breaks down what you need to know, including your legal protections and more!💜
ms-uk.org/blog/navigatin…
💜 Join us tomorrow for our Mastering meal planning and preparation with MS session at 2pm!
Learn tips and strategies for making meal planning easier with MS, without compromising on healthy choices.
ms-uk.org/mastering-meal…
News - MS diagnosis criteria to be revised and updated 👀
New updates to the McDonald diagnostic criteria for MS were shared at the recent ECTRIMS conference, and they could mean big improvements for earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
ms-uk.org/news/ms-diagno…
Have you ever attended hospital because of your MS? 🏥
Whether it was an emergency or a planned visit, we’d love to hear from you. Complete our survey and help us better understand the reasons behind hospital admissions for people living with MS.
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Huge congratulations to the GB Paralympics Team for winning Silver in the universal relay! 💜
Ali Smith (living with MS), Zac Shaw, Jonnie Peacock, and Sammi Kinghorn worked together to smash a European record of 46.01s and reach the podium! 👏
Huge congratulations to the incredible team on their gold medal win at the @Paralympics! 🥇💜
Your hard work and dedication inspire us all. Well done Kadeena, Jaco and Jody! 👏👏
@kad_c@jacovangass@jodycundy
Adrian Wilson was thrilled when his medication for restless leg syndrome started to work. Little did he know, it came with a high price!
Read Adrian's blog here - ms-uk.org/blog/not-worth…
WARNING – This story contains references to attempted suicide and gambling addiction
📷 Get ready for an active and empowering June with MS-UK! 📷 Whether you're looking to start your mornings with gentle Qi Gong, engage in beneficial chair yoga, or connect with others in our peer support sessions, we have something for everyone. ms-uk.org/ms-uk-online-a…
activities. If you need help with this please email register@ms-uk.org or call 01206 226500.
Our Helpline is still available 10am-4pm and you can call them free on 0800 783 0518 or email info@ms-uk.org.
Thank you for your patience. We hope to be back as soon as possible. 💜
There is exciting work happening to the MS-UK website to make our website better for you. This means our website will be unavailable from Wednesday 05 June - Friday 07 June.
All portal users have been contacted and should have their tickets for any scheduled online...
👏 We did it! A massive thank you to everyone who contributed to our Big Give campaign. Because of your incredible generosity, we raised an amazing £10,512! 💜
#BigGive#ThankYou#MS#MultipleSclerosis
🚨 As the clock ticks down to MS-UK's Big Give deadline, don’t miss your last chance to make twice the impact. Help us reach our £10,000 target by Thursday 30 May at 10pm!
Every donation, large or small, will be doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…
🚨 Breaking news 🚨 The number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK has increased by nearly 13%, with over 150,000 individuals now affected, and women are 2.5 times more likely than men to receive an MS diagnosis.
Read all about it! ms-uk.org/news/number-of…
It’s 12 o'clock—The Big Give challenge is on! 😆 Double your impact from 13 May to 30 May. Every donation matched until World MS Day!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…
🤝 Help us support our vital Peer Pods. Donate now to help reach our £10,000 target.