Researchers from the University of Plymouth have developed ‘The Telerehab Toolkit’ to support health and social care practitioners in the remote assessment and management of people with movement impairment and physical disability.

A key aim of the TiMS research working group is to support and facilitate clinically relevant research. Case studies as well as research support can be found in this section.

Competency frameworks for health professionals.

The MS competency framework developed by Therapists in MS (TiMS) is a profession-specific knowledge and skills matrix. Available in a Word document, it can be tailored by individuals to meet the needs of different work setting and learning requirements.

A competency framework developed by MNDA, Parkinson's UK, TiMS (Therapists in MS) and the MS Trust which sets out the skills and knowledge needed for Allied Health Professionals working with people with progressive neurological conditions

The MS Trust is working with MS nurses on a competency framework for MS specialist nurses to create a resource for use by MS nurse team leads, managers and nurses.

Results from the 2021 MS Trust Nurse Mapping Survey. This report maps the provision of MS Specialist Nurses across the UK, updating similar work undertaken between 2014 and 2018.

The MS Trust's collection of useful guides, resources and clinical guidelines on managing MS symptoms and improving services for MS health professionals. 

The TiMS working group has produced an assessment tool for people with MS. It offers a patient centred approach, providing individuals an opportunity to self-evaluate their MS and to use this information during consultations with their MDT.