Me, MySelf and I: Working life and MS, starting a new job during the pandemic

21 April 2021

MS is often diagnosed in your 20's when a lot of people are just starting out their working career. During 2020 many people found themselves on furlough, or being made redundant. In this episode we speak to Amy, who started not one but 2 new jobs during 2020. Amy also runs an online support group for young people with MS and we chat about how that was a great help during the year.

Episode notes

Working life - information from the MS Trust
Managing work and study - information from the MS Trust
Support groups - information from the MS Trust

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