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Multiple sclerosis does not stop your desire to travel and see new places. However, you might have a few more challenges to overcome, depending on the type of holiday you want, the location, your mobility and whether you are staying with family or friends.

Guest blogger Jordan McCarthy opens up about his personal MS journey and his reasons for encouraging your participation in this year's MS Readathon campaign.

The State and many of its agencies assist with the financial cost of living with MS, both for the person with MS and the carer. The list of entitlements below is just a brief overview of some of the entitlements and benefits a person with MS/carer may be entitled to.

For a more comprehensive list of entitlements, and information on how to receive the entitlement, contact your local citizen information centre.

People with MS may be entitled to some of the following benefits – however, many of these are means tested.

My name is Paul Dawson and I am 52 years of age living in Portnoo, Co. Donegal. I have had MS since 1993, however in the last 10years there has been a marked progression in my condition to the point I am now permanently confined to a wheelchair. Initially, I was quite hesitant to contact the MS society as I am a private individual at heart. Since taking the first steps I have discovered just how much support and help the Donegal MS society can provide to people like myself.

When you first learn that you have MS, you may feel able to discuss it with your family. Indeed, many people receive the news of their diagnosis with their partner or parents and the process of dealing with the diagnosis is a team effort. For many people, it is a relief to be able to talk about it.

MS Ireland are thrilled to announce the launch of the 'Reflective Video' series, a project created by MS Ireland with the support of Viatris. This enlightening video series delves into developments in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) space over the past 30 years. While we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done in the quest to understand and manage MS, this series takes a moment to reflect on the significant progress made thus far.