This Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week (22-28 April), MS Society Scotland were in the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of the important role research plays in the lives of people affected by MS.
MS affects more than 11,000 people in Scotland and can cause problems with how we walk, move, see, think and feel. But the MS Society is driving research into more – and better – treatments.
The charity currently funds 10 research projects in Scotland with the studies receiving over £3.56million over their lifetimes.
MSP for South Scotland, Brian Whittle pledged their support for the crucial research being done in Scotland to stop MS.
Brian said: “I welcome the support MS Society Scotland is giving to research projects across the country that aim to better understand and defeat this disease. It’s vital that we support these research efforts to develop new and better treatments for people living with MS”
Morna Simpkins, director of MS Society Scotland said: “This MS Awareness Week we are highlighting the importance of MS research.
“For more than 11,000 people in Scotland, living with MS is a daily reality. This is why the MS Society is driving cutting-edge research into more – and better treatments to ultimately stop MS.
“By contributing and joining a global group of fundraisers people can help us find new treatments for people living with the often painful and exhausting condition.”
MS is an unpredictable condition that is different for everyone. It affects how a person thinks, feels and moves. For support and information, please contact the helpline on 0808 800 8000.
About multiple sclerosis
- MS affects more than 11,000 of us in Scotland
- MS is often painful and exhausting and can cause problems with how we walk, move, see, think and feel
- It’s unpredictable and different for everyone
About the MS Society
- The MS Society is here for people with MS, through the highs, lows and everything in between
- We have a free helpline - 0808 800 8000 and information can be found on our website www.mssociety.org.uk
