MS in the Media - 3 April 2020
28 March - 3 April 2020
These are links to recent news stories about multiple sclerosis that may be of interest to people affected by MS in the UK. The link beneath each item will take you to the original story.
Please note that the MS Trust did not write the original items and does not endorse their content nor any claims made in them.
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Support for carers during the current situation
Informal and family carers need more support as they try to look after people while dealing with reduced help from health and care services warn the carer support charities. The story includes the experience of a couple affected by MS
Source: Daily Express
MS Trust link: A family talks about caring (written before the current situation)
Ozanimod approved for RRMS
Ozanimod (Zeposia), a drug for relapsing remitting MS that works in a similar way to Gilenya, has been approved for licensing by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Source: MS News Today
MS Trust link: Ozanimod (Zeposia)
With a little help from my furry friend
21 Jul 2021 - 00:00
Lisa, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008 tells us about how creativity and a little help from Spud the hamster helped her get through tougher times.
People with MS thoughts on freedom day
19 Jul 2021 - 00:00
From Monday the 19th of July, most covid restrictions have been lifted in England but what are people with MS really feeling about the so called "Freedom day"?
In this article we talk to some people with MS about their feelings, plus we cover what you can do if you are worried about the lifting of restrictions.
Just keep wheeling
14 Jul 2021 - 00:00
Emily, also known as The Wibbly Dinosaur, discusses her feelings on mobility aids and how using a wheelchair provides her with the freedom to continue doing the things she enjoys.
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