Online events catch up

• This session is hosted by Rebecca Armstrong who is an MSer and expert in HR. She was diagnosed with MS in 2013 and now focuses on helping organisations embrace Equality and Diversity in their management practice.

The session covers the most commonly asked about topics, give you the information you need for navigating difficult situations with your employers and ensure you have the right support in your workplace. These will include

• – The Equality Act 2010 and how it protects people with MS at work
• – What is a reasonable adjustment and how to get one?
• – Disclosure – do you need to tell your employer?
• – Sickness, absence and how it should be handled
• – Dealing with discriminatory behaviour at work
• – Leaving employment, a whistle-stop tour of unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, fair capability dismissal and medical retirement

• • • Join us for a 90-minute drop-in session to improve your wellbeing through creativity. We start each session with some grounding to settle into the space. The people in this recording then discuss the monthly theme and music, poetry, and works of art related to it.
  • This month’s theme is based around fairytales and fantasy 
    • Creativity offers numerous benefits for mental, emotional, and physical health, contributing to overall well-being. This creativity session helps relax your mind, which in turn relaxes your body. This session is perfect for individuals of all abilities, providing a fun and enjoyable way to express and release thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, personal growth, or just a positive outlet, this session offers a therapeutic space for everyone to connect with their creativity and improve their sense of self.
      

      Outcomes for the session

      • – Achieve a sense of accomplishment by tapping into your innate creativity
      • – Achieve a sense of playfulness and fun by trying new things
      • – A first draft of a piece of writing or work of art

• This session welcomes back Jenna Cox, a registered nutritional therapist for another enlightening online session focusing on diet and nutrition. This webinar is designed to empower individuals with MS to improve their sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance mental well-being through actionable nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Jenna covers key areas to help you make meaningful improvements to your daily life, including

The connection between sleep and MS

How improving sleep quality can positively impact MS health outcomes

Nutrition for better sleep 

Foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes to promote restful sleep

Combating fatigue 

Dietary strategies, meal prep tips, and practical lifestyle adjustments to boost energy levels

Mental wellbeing

Nutritional and lifestyle approaches to enhance your emotional health

Have you ever heard of our Peer Pods and wondered what exactly they’re all about?

Perhaps you’ve even expressed interest by completing an enquiry form but for whatever reason haven’t yet taken the next step and joined a pod?

If this sounds like you, then this session led by our Peer Support Coordinator Vicky is perfect for you. This is a relaxed and informal recorded session where she explains how the Peer Pods run, our experience of them so far, and what you can expect when you attend.

You can visit our peer support page to take a look at the range of pods we have available too where you can sign up to attend future sessions!