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MS Ireland, as part of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) recently took part in a meeting with Minister of State for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte. 

This year, we have some additional challenges over the winter months, so it’s especially important to be prepared.

Many of us are staying home at this time, with some of us self-isolating or cocooning. As social beings, this is alien to many of us but is necessary at this time. As the pandemic continues, it is important to ensure we taking action to support ourselves. Some of these points may help you to take positive steps to maintain wellbeing.

Katie St. Lawrence shares her story of living with Multiple Sclerosis.

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important to think of the safety measures we need to take in order to keep our homes safe and secure – allowing us to make the most of Christmas 2020.

In March, COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in Ireland. Each person has had their own struggles and challenges during this time. There have been plenty of negatives but here – people living with MS discuss the positives they have found during the pandemic. From embracing technology to appreciating more time to ourselves, here we look on the bright side.

2020 has been an incredibly challenging year. 

Emma Rogan reflects on her year in 2020: an MS relapse, lockdown, coping with the challenges of life and celebrating Christmas in the year of Covid-19!

Conducting research remotely by Fionnuala Rogers, Research Assistant at NUI Galway with the COB-MS feasibility trial.

A case study of anxiety in MS by Dr Rebecca Maguire - Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Maynooth University