MS Society

Christmas is a special time, but it can be challenging when you’re managing your health at the same time. Meet Rachel. She’s always loved Christmas. But she’s recognised that she needs to compromise to stay well and enjoy the festive season. Find out more here: https://mssoc.uk/423g7DR

Travelling over the festive season can be challenging. But there are steps you can take to make travelling easier. 🚗🎄 Meet Wendi. She shares her tips for making travelling as straightforward as possible. Including using public transport or travelling by car. For more tips on stress-free travelling, you can read our information on accessible transport ➡️ https://mssoc.uk/3VOgBti

The festive season can be stressful, especially when you’re managing MS symptoms. 🌪️ Say hello to Dale! He shares how he sees Christmas; as a time to be thankful and give back. And that Christmas doesn’t need to be jampacked with social events. For more tips on enjoying Christmas, check out our blog from MS Helpline nurses Jennifer, Razia and Liz ➡️ https://mssoc.uk/3P7dd9i

“We’re usually quite good at checking the dashboard in our car when something’s wrong, looking out for any warning lights. But we often don’t listen to our bodies in the same way when they signal that something’s not right.” ❌ Treating MS doesn’t only have to include conventional medicine. Holistic care, including complementary and alternative therapies, can make a difference to MS symptoms. We invited Dr Agne Straukiene for an in-depth discussion of holistic care and how it can help to nurture both body and mind. Learn more here ➡️ https://mssoc.uk/3ZLjSuv

We’re excited to announce that we are finalists for the Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) Charity of the Year award! 🏅 Winning could make a big difference to our work in 2025. And we need your help to get there! Voting online is easy. Just enter your name, email address and select the MS Society. Vote now on the Slater and Gordon website ➡️ https://mssoc.uk/4iFs08K #COTY24

People with MS deserve to live free from domestic violence and abuse. And we need a healthcare system that views an individual with MS as a whole person. 🏥 We caught up with researcher Dr Shruthi Venkatachalam to discuss her research. She’s developing a toolkit for healthcare providers which will help them to recognise signs of abuse and how to respond. She shares her perspective on how clinicians offer a space where people can benefit from support in a safe environment. Find out more about her research ➡️ https://mssoc.uk/3BoIukW

We're thrilled to be nominated as a finalist for Charity of the Year 2024 - thank you Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) 🧡 Please vote for us and share with friends and colleagues: https://mssoc.uk/3BvPqwx Thank you!  #COTY24

Managing energy levels during the festive season can be challenging. 🎄 Meet sausage dogs Noodle and Mouse. They give us an insight into how the spoon theory works. And how it can help others to understand mum Phoebe’s energy levels. Find out more here about managing fatigue 🥄 https://mssoc.uk/3VGn2i8

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday night for our annual Carols by Candlelight concert! 🎄🧡 Thank you to our sponsor, MetLife UK and thank you to all who joined us online. 🎥 If you’d like to re-live the magic of Thursday night, then you can watch our #MSChristmasCarols here: https://mssoc.uk/3ZydJlC

Meet Dr Rana Fetit. 👋 She’s one of the MS researchers getting us closer to our goal of stopping MS. We caught up with her to talk about her research into oligodendrocytes and how she hopes to identify the ones which could repair myelin most effectively. She also tells us how she’s using her artistic talents to foster kids’ curiosity and raise awareness of MS. Read more about her research and science-themed comics 📖 https://mssoc.uk/3ZSJib9