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MS is a tough teacher... in teaching life lessons the hard way

Hi, A question specifically for teachers in England. What things have work put in place to support you? Did you feel the need to get your union involved or were work supportive? Also what do you do when having a relapse? Work as normal on a full timetable or reduced hours?

Hi, I’m a teacher in England. Diagnosed in September, awaiting to start treatment. I had optic neuritis last year and recently I’ve noticed a small patch of my eyesight blurring. I got in touch with the MS Team at the hospital, they said this is likely a relapse triggered by stress or other things, ...

Im interested to find out how severe your MS needs to be to be granted ill health retirement? Im 50 and full time primary and its getting harder each year.

Hey guys, I’ve recently started my PGCE and have already caught my first flu at a primary school 🫠 I was wondering how teachers get on while being on ocrevus or any other immunosuppressant for MS. Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏽

Hi, I’m a primary teacher. Started my new school in 2024. Diagnosed in 2025 🥴 I told my school straight away. I was given commendations by the CEO of the Trust for my work at the start of my time at the school. I have had no questions about my performance - until now. A HUGE increase in worklo...

Hi! I have recently been diagnosed with MS this past October, and the most difficult symptom has been the optic neuritis and the cognitive issues. I am a teacher, and I am finding it hard to remember student names, find the right words when teaching, and grading takes twice as long as I often have t...

Hi, I’m looking to connect with others who are teachers or in public education and how did they do with intermittent FMLA, ADA accommodations and applying for teacher disability benefits because teachers don’t pay in to social security and do not qualify for SSDI