Are you a community based professional? Do you or your team support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Are you a support worker or home care worker? Do you work in health or social care? Do you work for a charity or voluntary organisation supporting people with a disability?
We are hosting free MS awareness training sessions for you. Simply choose a date from the button below and book now
Did you know that MS is the most common disabling neurological condition in working aged adults? It is estimated that over *150,000 people in the UK live with MS.
As well as having the potential to affect physical ability and mobility, balance, strength and coordination there are also many invisible symptoms such as fatigue, issues with bladder, bowel or cognition. MS can impact on aspects of daily living, employment, activities, relationships and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Combine all these social, physical, and mental health factors and it highlights why people with MS may need support from supportive community-based organisations and services and their employers.
We know that professionals such as social care workers, housing workers, health services staff or other voluntary community and social enterprise sector workers play a key role in supporting wellbeing outcomes for their communities. MS-UK want to share our knowledge to help you increase your understanding of MS and the support available to the MS community.
The hour long training session will cover
All MS-UK’s work is driven by our values and includes the voices of people living with MS. This session will be delivered by a member of our team in partnership with a volunteer with lived experience.
This training session will provide participants with a better understanding of how they can support people on their MS journey. They will have more knowledge of the condition and specific resources (both online and in the community) that will be useful for anyone supporting a person with MS.
Book your place on the MS awareness training now
Wednesday 11 September 2024 10.00am – 11.00am
Wednesday 06 November 2024 10.00am – 11.00am
Once registered, you will be sent a Zoom link and log in details for your chosen date via email. If you have any questions or would like a bespoke session for your team or sector, please email our team on info@ms-uk.org.
If you feel that you or your team need a more comprehensive understanding of multiple sclerosis, MS-UK have a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited MS Awareness eLearning course. This course is aimed at workers and volunteers who may support people affected by MS.
* ‘MS Society Multiple Sclerosis Incidence, and Prevalence in the UK’. 2024. The Health Improvement Network (THIN) Database (A Cegedim Proprietary Database). This work uses data provided by patients and collected by the NHS as part of their care and support.
