Carla MSS

Community Development Officer, MS Society Scotland @MSSocietyScot

All views my own.

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

MenSnap is a small online group for men in Scotland living with or affected by MS.

Over three monthly sessions, you’ll:
📸 Learn photography skills from a professional
🤳 Share your photos with the group
💬 Use photography as a starting point for open, real conversations

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

1 in 6 people have a neurological condition, including MS.

That’s why we’re supporting @NeuroAlliance and the #MyNeuroSurvey. When you share your experiences, you can help improve care for people affected by neurological conditions.

Fill it out here: https://t.co/7ldGQ8yeaJ

[Carla MSS @Carla_MSSoc]

Our free Managing Stress and Anxiety course for people affected by MS is taking place in Stirling over two days. More info below!

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

Do you live in or near Stirling?

Next month, we're hosting our free Managing Stress and Anxiety course, in partnership with and support from our newly rebuilt Stirling and Clackmannanshire group.

Find out more below!🧵

[Carla MSS @Carla_MSSoc]

We @mssocietyscot are delighted to be running this free Managing Stress and Anxiety course for people affected by #MultipleSclerosis in Stirling. Please do share with contacts!
https://t.co/vMHTprkryh

[Claire Flanagan @Claire_SAC]

This was a fantastic event - very grateful to have been invited along 🫶 Looking forward to working with Joanna & @mssocietyscot to ensure our #SAYoungCarers supporting a loved one living with MS are identified & supported 🧡

#PartnershipWorking

@sahs@sahscp @Carla_MSSoc

https://t.co/bT1W0du5Ap

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

If you have MS, the Equality Act or the Disability Discrimination Act can protect you against disability discrimination in education, work and services.

Read more about MS and your rights: https://t.co/5k1tYGdV96

#DisabilityPrideMonth

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

Our #MSHelpline is here to support people with MS, people worried about MS, people going through diagnosis, and people who are newly diagnosed.

The MS Helpline is also here to support carers, friends and family, employers and professionals.

Learn more: https://t.co/KsBKjL1FWl

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

It's #WorldMSDay today and we've been talking about MS diagnosis.

But what is MS?

Watch our video to find out more about #MultipleSclerosis:

[Carla MSS @Carla_MSSoc]

A free event for people living with #MultipleSclerosis is taking place in Inverness next month. This event is being organised by @mssocietyscot & the MS Society Inverness and Lochaber group. There will be research speakers and stalls on the day.
More 👇
https://t.co/kABgp9l53x

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

The #GeneralElection will be on 4 July.

Let's send a clear message to the party leaders now! The next Prime Minister could make a real difference for people living with MS.

📣 Sign and share our open letter to the next Prime Minister: https://t.co/nbE6tec4Mr

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

For #WorldMSDay next week, we have partnered up with @MS_Together_ to host a webinar all about diagnosis. We'll be joined by a panel of speakers sharing their experiences. 💬

Sign up and find out more via the link below!

📅 Thursday 30 May, 6.30pm
➡️ https://t.co/Te69RJoRT5

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

If MS is on your mind this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek it's important to remember that you’re not alone 🧡

Our MS Helpline is here for you, if you'd like any info, advice or just a chat to a listening ear, you can reach us via:

☎️ 0808 800 8000
📧 [email protected]

[Carla MSS @Carla_MSSoc]

Find out more about our new research which shows there's 1 in every 300 people living with #MultipleSclerosis in Scotland.
More below 👇

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

Our new research also shows that in Scotland there are around 17,406 people living with MS.

That's 1 in every 300 people.

Read more: https://t.co/qaLtrIYDx6

#MultipleSclerosis #MS

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

"Your inner voice is always there, you just have to listen out for it." - Jordan, living with MS.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Jordan talks to us about accepting his diagnosis and how it has helped him connect with his inner landscape.

Read more: https://t.co/fS0D5ia5WI

[Carla MSS @Carla_MSSoc]

It's Mental Health Awareness Week.
You can find out more about MS and mental health here with some techniques and support to help 👇

https://t.co/dWxDQPdacf

[Mind @MindCharity]

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 🎉

If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

We’ve made some changes to our website!

Our goal is to make the website as simple as possible for visitors to find what they’re looking for.

We’ve been working with our MS community to make sure we have a ‘best-in-class' site. (1/3)

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

Our website is currently down while we make essential changes.

If MS is on your mind and you need support or information, our MS Helpline is open from 9am to 7pm today.

☎️ 0808 800 8000
✉️ [email protected]

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

In our MS Awareness Week survey, more than half of people with MS said they have kept symptoms hidden from family members.

You're not alone. No one should feel embarrassed by their MS symptoms.

Join the conversation by searching #MSUnfiltered

➡️🧡 https://t.co/i1ZcuaAdLB

[Carla MSS @Carla_MSSoc]

Making the most of grabbing the #VitaminD during this #MSAwarenessWeek by working in the garden. Just fabulous 🌞👩‍💻