MS-UK is the national charity supporting anyone affected by multiple sclerosis. RTs not endorsements.
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19 Nov 2024
Weโve now joined Bluesky! ๐
If youโre on Bluesky, give us a follow and we'll follow back!
See you there, we're excited to connect with you there! ๐
bsky.app/profile/ms-uk.bsky.โฆ
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14 Nov 2024
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. ๐
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31 Oct 2024
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/structured-exโฆ
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31 Oct 2024
Please note that our MS-UK Helpline will be unavailable today, Wednesday 31 October. Weโll be back tomorrow, Thursday 01 November, from 10am โ 1pm for a slightly shorter session.
For urgent support, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org ๐
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18 Oct 2024
๐โโ๏ธ Swim for MS-UK at Swim Serpentine! Looking to complete or start your London Classics? Nowโs your chance! Register your interest here beaconforms.com
Join #TeamPurple and swim for MS-UK at Swim Serpentine on September 20!
#SwimSerpentine
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4 Oct 2024
Have you read our blog about navigating redundancy when you have MS? ๐ค
Rebecca Armstrong's blog breaks down what you need to know, including your legal protections and more!๐
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30 Sep 2024
๐ 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-plaโฆ
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30 Sep 2024
News - MS diagnosis criteria to be revised and updated ๐
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.
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MS-UK - Multiple Sclerosis Charity retweeted
7 Sep 2024
Have you ever attended hospital because of your MS? ๐ฅ
Whether it was an emergency or a planned visit, weโd love to hear from you. Complete our survey and help us better understand the reasons behind hospital admissions for people living with MS.
๐ mssoc.uk/3z6Atjo
ALT An illustration of a patient seated on an examination table talking to a healthcare professional, with the MS Society logo and a question about hospital visits for MS displayed.
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9 Sep 2024
Huge congratulations to the GB Paralympics Team for winning Silver in the universal relay! ๐
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! ๐
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4 Sep 2024
Huge congratulations to the incredible team on their gold medal win at the @Paralympics! ๐ฅ๐
Your hard work and dedication inspire us all. Well done Kadeena, Jaco and Jody! ๐๐
@kad_c @jacovangass @jodycundy
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10 Jul 2024
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-theโฆ
WARNING โ This story contains references to attempted suicide and gambling addiction
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4 Jun 2024
๐ท Get ready for an active and empowering June with MS-UK! ๐ท 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-activโฆ
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4 Jun 2024
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...
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4 Jun 2024
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. ๐
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31 May 2024
๐ 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 ยฃ10,512! ๐
#BigGive #ThankYou #MS #MultipleSclerosis
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29 May 2024
๐จ As the clock ticks down to MS-UK's Big Give deadline, donโt miss your last chance to make twice the impact. Help us reach our ยฃ10,000 target by Thursday 30 May at 10pm!
Every donation, large or small, will be doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/โฆ
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15 May 2024
๐จ Breaking news ๐จ 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-peoโฆ
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13 May 2024
Itโs 12 o'clockโThe Big Give challenge is on! ๐ Double your impact from 13 May to 30 May. Every donation matched until World MS Day!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/โฆ
๐ค Help us support our vital Peer Pods. Donate now to help reach our ยฃ10,000 target.
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9 May 2024
Save the date! ๐
MS-UK's Big Give challenge starts Monday 13 May and will run until World MS Day on 30 May! ๐
Keep your eyes peeled next week to see how you can get involved and support MS-UK's peer support service!๐ donate.biggive.org/campaign/โฆ
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