Keith Park

Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns manager @mssocietyscot.
All opinions are my own.

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

Are you interested in volunteering with MS Society Scotland?

We're looking for a Wellbeing Facilitator to help empower people living with MS in Scotland through our Living Well with MS programme.

🗓 Apply by 6 January 2025
➡️ https://t.co/IBLuzbXieQ

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

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

That’s why we’re supporting @NeuroAlScotland #MyNeuroSurvey.

When you share your experiences, you help to improve care for people affected by neurological conditions: https://t.co/gEoS9H36Lv

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

Have you heard of #MyNeuroSurvey?

It's the largest patient experience survey of people with neurological conditions, including MS.

📝 Fill out the #MyNeuroSurvey here: https://t.co/knMXM0FSa5

[British Athletics @BritAthletics]

We are so proud of you @LinaFJNielsen ❤️

💬 "10 years ago I had to learn how to walk again"

#WhereItStarts | #Paris2024 | #Athletics

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

Do you claim Adult Disability Payment (ADP)?

We're looking for people to help us tell the Scottish Government about what it's like to claim ADP as a person with MS.

If you'd like to share your experience, you can email [email protected]

[Neurological Alliance of Scotland @NeuroAlScotland]

Your voice matters. Be part of the largest survey of people affected by neurological conditions in Scotland. Help us reach as many people as possible and share your own experiences of treatment, care and support: https://t.co/j9NEDd9UuR
#MyNeuroSurvey

[Neurological Alliance of Scotland @NeuroAlScotland]

Making the case for change is absolutely critical. Please help build a picture of treatment, care and support for people affected by neurological conditions throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
#MyNeuroSurvey

Get involved through this link: https://t.co/j9NEDd9UuR

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

Have you ever used carers' short break services?

We'd love to speak to you about your experience.

Comment below, message us here, or send us an email at [email protected]

[Neurological Alliance of Scotland @NeuroAlScotland]

"Health professionals must recognise the value of unpaid carers and signpost them to supportive organisations, including organisations in the third sector" Recommendation #4 in our recently published Mental Health report (https://t.co/AtIsDCdjXo)
#CarersWeek2024

[George Adam @GeorgeAdam]

As many of you will be aware @staceyjaneadam has MS. On World MS Day please take the time to find out more about Multiple Sclerosis. #WorldMSDay

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

It's @WorldMSDay and this year's theme is #MyMSDiagnosis 🧡

Being newly or recently diagnosed with MS can feel overwhelming. The first thing to remember is there's a whole community of people here to help.

Keep checking in with us throughout the day for info and support!

[Neurological Alliance of Scotland @NeuroAlScotland]

@BBCRadioScot picked up on our #Mentalhealth report and interviewed the Chair of our mental health subgroup @keith_mss - listen here on the BBC Sounds website, playing from 2:36:12- 2:42:16: https://t.co/umCNYE5QMV

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

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

That's 1 in every 300 people.

The previous figure, based on data from 2019, was more than 15,000.

Read more about this increase and the data from @CegedimUK: https://t.co/wzFGDhVlu1

[Panna Muqit @PannaMedic]

Great learning day #dizziness #neurology #ScotGEM #GCMDay

Amy, Group Coordinator #fife @mssocietyuk gave us an insight into what having #MS must be like with the suitcase of props she brought along to simulate the impact of a relapse.

#multiplesclerosis
#meded
@StAndMedicine

[Edel Harris OBE (She/Her) @Edelharris]

We held our first Advisory Group meeting for the Independent Review into Adult Disability Payment, last Friday. A wonderful group of people, many with lived experience who will be a great asset for me as Chair. They are there to provide me with guidance and challenge 🌟

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

After the shock of her MS diagnosis aged 22, Paige, from Dundee, had to find ways to deal with symptoms she found embarrassing.

But with some self-love she’s found the confidence to be more open and get the help she needs: https://t.co/KUQUxwcfWH

#MSUnfiltered

[Linsey Vs Goss MonSter @GossamerMSVsMe]

The MS Society Scotland has been a great source of information and help since my diagnosis, I was delighted that they used my blog for #MSAwarenessWeek. As the theme for this year is #MSUnfiltered I wrote about diagnosis and my mental health.

[Sharon Dowey @SharonDowey_]

To allow people to better understand multiple sclerosis (MS), Amy who is living with the condition has designed a kit which simulates some of the round-the-clock challenges she faces.

Thank you for raising awareness for the 15,000 in Scotland living with MS.

#MSAwarenessWeek

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

We're very grateful to everyone who attended, and to @DavidHTorrance and his team for sponsoring our session.

It's vital that politicians understand the issues affecting people living with MS, this #MSAwarenessWeek and beyond.

[MS Society Scotland @mssocietyscot]

Amy Newton, our MS Society Fife Group Coordinator, brought along her MS kit - a series of items that help to show the kind of issues someone with MS is likely to experience.

Here is @MathesonMichael, former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, giving it a go: