Free support sessions for MS

Hamilton is to host free support sessions next month for people who have recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

MS Society Scotland’s Living Well with MS sessions will enable those affected by the neurological condition to share their own experiences and meet other people who have been newly diagnosed with MS.

Taking place this September, the two sessions will give those who have been diagnosed with the condition in the last five years the opportunity to learn from each other about how to live well with the condition and build their confidence in setting daily goals.

Those that come along will also have the opportunity to stay in touch with each other online.

Coleen Kelly, self-management lead for MS Society Scotland, said: “This is a great opportunity to connect with other people who live with MS.

“During the sessions, people will be able to learn about skills and strategies to manage the challenges that MS brings and find out more about local organisations that can offer support.”

The sessions take place on Saturday, September 7, and September 21, at 10am and 1pm respectively at Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre, 9 Hunter Road, Whitehill, Hamilton.

To register, please contact MS Society Scotland on 0131 335 4050 or visit http://bit.ly/31l9wvc.

Please note attendees must register in advance of coming along.

More than 11,000 people in Scotland are living with MS, which can be unpredictable and affect how a person thinks, moves and feels.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition – that means it affects your nerves. You get it when your immune system isn’t working properly.

Your immune system normally protects you by fighting off infection, but in MS it attacks your nerves by mistake.

Your nerves control lots of different parts of your body. That’s why you can get MS symptoms in many parts of your body. It’s also why everyone’s MS is different.

Once diagnosed, MS stays with you for life, but treatments and specialists can help you to manage the condition and its symptoms.

The MS Society is here for people with MS, and they have a free helpline for support and information which can be contacted on 0808 800 8000.