Information service news
Open Door - February 2012 page 16
New publication
A new edition of At work with MS: managing life and work is now available. The book considers some of the ways in which MS might affect work, what adjustments can be made for a successful working life and the protection from discrimination under the Equality Act. The book also includes tips and advice from people with MS. The new edition encourages people to unpick the problems they are experiencing and develop action plans to tackle each issue.
- Read, order or download At work with MS
- See the full list of books, factsheets and DVDs available from the MS Trust
Information Service
We believe that people with MS should have the opportunity to be actively involved in the management of their condition. The Information Service can help you get the information you need to achieve this.
Our focus is on health information. Recently the most frequently asked questions have included information on new treatments such as fingolimod and fampridine, how to contact MS nurses around the country, questions from people recently diagnosed or still going through the diagnostic process, and issues to do with employment.
We will gather reliable, independent information to help you decide how to approach issues that concern you and to have informed discussions with your health professionals. If we are unable to find an answer ourselves, we will try to direct you to other people better able to help.
- Contact the MS Trust Information Service
- Freephone - 0800 032 3839
- email - infoteam@mstrust.org.uk
MS Awareness Week
30 April - 6 May 2012
MS Awareness week is a great way to get involved and help:
- Raise awareness of MS
- Raise funds to help others with MS
There are loads of ways you can Be Bold In Blue by running an information stand at work, a cake stall where you live or just by wearing a silly wig for a day. You can share your tips on day to day living with MS or even jump out of a plane to raise crucial funds.
- Look for details on our MS Awareness Week website
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