The future of MS charities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqk1EbheDdA In this episode, MS Reporter Dom caught up with David Martin, CEO of the MS Trust, to find out more about an essential document that everyone with MS in the UK should be aware of ➡️ the ‘Minimum Recommended Service Specification’. This document is primarily intended for your MS healthcare professionals, but it’s a great idea to have knowledge of it, as it clarifies the level of MS care you can expect to continue throughout the COVID-19 crisis - no matter where you are in the country. We’ve linked the doc below 👇 be sure to give it a read 🧐 It may be useful in holding constructive discussions about your MS management or treatment during this time. Dom also asks David: what are the major challenges MSers are facing right now? What’s happening to people who’ve been newly diagnosed in the lockdown and are hoping to start treatment? Finally, how are MS charities coping during the COVID-19 pandemic - and most importantly, what might this mean for people with MS? 🔹 MS Trust’s ‘Minimum Recommended Service Specification’ document - an essential new doc for MS care 👉 https://bit.ly/3fTJAVV 🔹 The Shift.ms Coronavirus page is one-stop shop for info about Coronavirus, including links to resources, expert websites and conversations on our forum 👉 https://shift.ms/category/healthy-liv... 🔹 MS Trust - Great advice for MSers on how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect them here 👉 http://tiny.cc/nl0xlz 🔹 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 🔹 Prof Gavin Giovannoni’s MSSelfie microsite hosts Q&As specifically for people with MS. Add your question here 👉 http://tiny.cc/vf0xlz 🔹 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 Got a question for an expert? Submit it here ➡️ https://shift.ms/msreporters/got-a-question It’s important to note that what’s been discussed in this video may change in the coming weeks. This is a rapidly evolving situation, but at Shift.ms we’re doing all we can to provide the most accurate, current information and advice on coronavirus from trusted experts. This interview was accurate as of time of recording (06/05/20). We’ll keep all our public information under review.