https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP4uak0UIE8 LATEST 🎙️ MS Reporter Dom sits down with a GP, Dr Nicky Osborne, to talk about primary and community care in the UK during COVID-19 🦠 Dom asks ❔🎙️ 🔸 What are the key changes to ‘normal’ primary care service we’re experiencing; are GP surgeries still open? (Essentially: yes). 🔸 What can GPs do for people with MS during this period? 🔸 What are they unable to help us with? Plus, stay tuned for a GP perspective on blood tests and repeat prescriptions during this time, as well as Nicky’s top tips on how to best look after your physical and mental health in a situation that challenges both. ✴️ The key message? Don’t suffer in silence. If you have an urgent health problem that needs treatment or management, your GP can help you ✴️ Here are some helpful links on looking after yourself and staying informed during this time: 🔹 Guidance from Royal College of General Practitioners on the continued management and treatment of long-term conditions during COVID-19 pandemic 👉 http://tiny.cc/pec5mz 🔹Information and support from MIND on taking care of your mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19 👉 http://tiny.cc/hcc5mz 🔹 Have MS and live in the UK? Join the UK MS Register Study now and help provide a more accurate picture for research - we need you 👉 https://ukmsregister.org/ 🔹 The MSSelfie microsite hosts Q&As specifically for people with MS. Add your question here 👉 http://tiny.cc/vf0xlz 🔹 MS Reporter Dominic’s blog on Shift.ms - An “MSers guide” to share the facts and dispel myth and worry here 👉 https://bit.ly/3cPxHPn 🔹 MS Society - Statement from MS Society medical advisors giving helpful, practical advice on COVID-19 Coronavirus, kept under continual review here 👉 http://tiny.cc/ek0xlz 🔹 MS Trust - Great advice for MSers on what the virus is, risk and prevention here 👉 http://tiny.cc/nl0xlz 🔹 NHS website - for clear information on symptoms, transmission and what to do if you think you might have Coronavirus here 👉 https://bit.ly/2TMdu5M 🔹 Guidance from the Association of British Neurologists on the use of DMTs during Coronavirus epidemic (info for healthcare professionals and MSers) here 👉 https://bit.ly/38Lssx5