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In our Employment Publications and Resources section, you will find downloadable materials focused on employment-related topics for individuals living with MS. These resources provide practical guidance for both employees and employers on managing MS in the workplace. Click on the titles below to learn more and download these helpful resources.

Not everyone who has multiple sclerosis (MS) will experience problems with memory and thinking but mild difficulties are common.

For example, many people with MS can find it harder to recall information, follow

conversations or think things through. These are examples of cognitive skills – and there are many ways to cope with difficulties, some of which we will explore below.

The workplace is a major part of life. For many of us, it is where we spend a large part of our day, our week and our year. As an employer, it is essential that your workplace has the right supports in place to enable your workforce to be successful. People living with MS may benefit from additional supports and changes to their work environment.

Many people living with a chronic condition may not feel comfortable discussing this with their employer so it is important to consider that there may be members of your workforce that need support. This page looks at some of the measures you can take as employer to provide recommended support to people living with MS and other chronic conditions.

More than 10,000 people are living with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland. Multiple Sclerosis (MS), meaning ‘many scars’, is the most common disabling neurological disease affecting young adults in Ireland. MS impacts the motor, sensory and cognitive functioning of the body and is usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age. 

This section contains information for employers or perspective employers of people with MS.