Alison Cotter is the newly appointed Research and Advocacy Officer and joined MS Ireland in May 2022. Alison has a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Business from NUI Galway and has previously worked in the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Recently MS Ireland Submitted our Pre Budget Submission which you can read in full here
Summary of key asks for Budget 2023
My name is Shirley I'm 47 years old and I am living in Monkstown, Dublin. I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS 4 years ago now first receiving my diagnosis on the 4th of July 2018. Being diagnosed felt like a relief, it wasn't really a huge shock to me as my Aunt Jo had been living with MS. I had a feeling a year before my diagnosis as I was experiencing symptoms for a while, blurred vision, vertigo, and weakness in arms were the main ones.
Liam Morrissey Msc. Ergonomics student at the University of Derby is conducting a study exploring the impact and usability of using exergames for exercise in MS patients.
Summary of key asks for Budget 2023
MS Ireland welcomes the publication of the Sláintecare Integration Fund End of Programme Report which set out the achievements of the 123 projects funded through the Sláintecare Integration Fund, including Active Neuro which was delivered by MS Ireland.
MS Ireland is supporting World Brain Day 2022 and this year’s dedication of ‘Brain Health for All’
University College Limerick are conducting a study with the aim of gaining consensus on a core outcome set for evaluating mixed diagnosis falls prevention interventions for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke (information sheet below). Participation would include the completion of a maximum of three survey rounds (which take approximately 15 minutes) and optional attendance at an online meeting where the final core outcome set will be agreed. If you are interested in taking part please email Nicola.OMalley@ul.ie
The idea of life as a carer can be scary. It wasn’t a role I necessarily ever saw myself in but when my wife, Kathleen was diagnosed with MS 22 years ago I knew that no matter what she needed from me – I would do anything in my power to support her. I have never seen caring for Kathleen as a choice. When she needs me, I am there.
Having a chronic incurable illness like MS can be a lonely experience. As much as those who don't have it do their best to understand it, only other MSers will truly 'get it'. I was offered three sessions with a counsellor after I was diagnosed but I remember sitting and wondering what do say to this nice woman who doesn't have MS but is here to help me? Maybe I just wasn't ready, but I was curious to meet other people around the same age. To see how they were coping. I did eventually.
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