MS Society Alnwick & District

MS Society Alnwick & District We are MS Society Alnwick and District Local Volunteer Group Follow us for local news, information and events and to find out how you can access support.

We are volunteers of a national charity. We work to raise funds, raise awareness and provide practical assistance for those affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Membership is open to everyone. If you would like to talk to someone in confidence about MS, please find our contact details under General Information. We offer:

> A confidential listening ear from our support volunteers.

> Up-to-date, accura

te information from the national MS society, and contacts for further advice.

> Friendly and relaxed social events: a great way to meet other people in similar situations and get the chance to have a chat.

> Grants to make home adaptations or provide equipment for those living with MS.

> Information issuing and awareness raising events

> Volunteering opportunities

Have you been recently diagnosed with MS?Find treatment, help and peer support on the MS Society UK's official forum.Joi...
22/10/2025

Have you been recently diagnosed with MS?

Find treatment, help and peer support on the MS Society UK's official forum.

Join now!

https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/

On 24th October 2025, Disability North are celebrating 40 years of supporting disabled people in the North of England. W...
05/10/2025

On 24th October 2025, Disability North are celebrating 40 years of supporting disabled people in the North of England.

Winter can be a rough time for some disabled people.

So let's show support for all our disability warriors, from those living with MS to people with neurodivergence or partial sight. Disability North and MS Society UK are here for you regardless of your difference.

MS Society Alnwick & District would like to demonstrate their support for this event, and encourage those who are living with disability and their carers, to attend this event at The Dene Centre in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 1PH.

You will find live entertainment, food, tours and activities to keep you entertained!

https://www.disabilitynorth.org.uk/about-us/%f0%9f%8e%89-disability-north-turns-40-join-the-celebration-%f0%9f%8e%89/

Did you know that you can get a will written for free using the MS Society?It's undertaken by Octopus Legacy and is our ...
18/09/2025

Did you know that you can get a will written for free using the MS Society?

It's undertaken by Octopus Legacy and is our way of saying thankyou to our supporters. Please go to the Octopus Legacy website and get started using the 'Let's Get Started' button. Enter the code MSSSTAFF to claim your free will when prompted.

https://octopuslegacy.com/online-will?utm_source=charity&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=charitybau-mssstaff&utm_term=staff-na&utm_content=na-generic-website-1

Do you prefer the old fashioned telephone method? Simply phone 020 4525 3605 to make your will! Choose appointment via telephone or in-person meeting.

Your generous support is appreciated and needed for people living with MS in the Alnwick area of Northumberland.Please d...
16/09/2025

Your generous support is appreciated and needed for people living with MS in the Alnwick area of Northumberland.

Please donate via Enthuse:

https://msgroups.enthuse.com/alnwickgroup/profile

Funds will go towards improving the lives of people living with MS.

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Alnwick and District group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll ...
10/02/2025

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Alnwick and District group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

Apply here:

https://candidate.mssociety.org.uk/ms/volunteering_details/239556/Group%20Coordinator%20%28Alnwick%20and%20District%29

We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Alnwick and District Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

Apply here:

https://candidate.mssociety.org.uk/ms/volunteering_details/252157/Finance%20Volunteer%20%28Alnwick%20and%20District%29

Remember, we need your talent - if you are an up-and-coming business, leadership or finance professional, this is a great chance to build experience with a national charity which could see you into a career in leadership or finance. APPLY NOW!

MS and eye symptoms!It’s very common for multiple sclerosis to cause eye problems, and many people with MS have problems...
02/02/2025

MS and eye symptoms!

It’s very common for multiple sclerosis to cause eye problems, and many people with MS have problems with their vision at one time or another. The most common MS eye conditions are Optic Neuritis, Double Vision and Nystagmus (weak eye muscles).

Optic neuritis is often an early symptom of multiple sclerosis, although you might have problems with your eyes at any time. Some people experience eye movement problems like eyes twitching back and forth, double vision or wobbly vision.

MS can also have an effect on parts of your brain that control how your eyes move. This can cause symptoms of double vision or wobbly vision. If your eyes don’t work perfectly together you might see double - you see two of something when there’s only one. It often gets better on its own but a course of steroids, either as a drip (into the hand or arm) or a tablet (or both), can speed this up.

A doctor might notice nystagmus when testing your eyes. Many people don’t realise they have nystagmus because the movement may have little or no effect on their vision. Two drugs are recommended by NICE which may help reduce the jerky movements of nystagmus and make your vision better: gabapentin and memantine. NICE is the organisation that recommends which treatments should be available on the NHS in England. Prism lenses can keep your eyes in an area of steady vision.
Surgery on your eye muscles or Botox injections can dampen down the random eye movements.

More info: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/signs-and-symptoms/eyes-and-sight

MS Society Alnwick & District hopes that this information helps with your treatment!

MS eye and vision problems!It’s very common for multiple sclerosis to cause eye problems, and many people with MS have p...
02/02/2025

MS eye and vision problems!

It’s very common for multiple sclerosis to cause eye problems, and many people with MS have problems with their vision at one time or another. The most common MS eye conditions are Optic Neuritis, Double Vision and Nystagmus (weak eye muscles).

Optic neuritis is often an early symptom of multiple sclerosis, although you might have problems with your eyes at any time. Some people experience eye movement problems like eyes twitching back and forth, double vision or wobbly vision.

MS can also have an effect on parts of your brain that control how your eyes move. This can cause symptoms of double vision or wobbly vision. If your eyes don’t work perfectly together you might see double - you see two of something when there’s only one. It often gets better on its own but a course of steroids, either as a drip (into the hand or arm) or a tablet (or both), can speed this up.

A doctor might notice nystagmus when testing your eyes. Many people don’t realise they have nystagmus because the movement may have little or no effect on their vision. Two drugs are recommended by NICE which may help reduce the jerky movements of nystagmus and make your vision better: gabapentin and memantine. NICE is the organisation that recommends which treatments should be available on the NHS in England. Prism lenses can keep your eyes in an area of steady vision.
Surgery on your eye muscles or Botox injections can dampen down the random eye movements.

More info: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/signs-and-symptoms/eyes-and-sight

MS Society Alnwick & District hopes that this information helps with your treatment!

Meet people with MS, their carers and family at MS Society Alnwick & District's Coffee & Chat meeting at the Hog's Head ...
31/01/2025

Meet people with MS, their carers and family at MS Society Alnwick & District's Coffee & Chat meeting at the Hog's Head Inn, Alnwick, Northumberland. Date and time is Thursday 6th February so make sure if you see this post come along.

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Alnwick and District group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll ...
05/01/2025

We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Alnwick and District group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.

We are also looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Alnwick and District Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally. You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members.

You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

Application is on our website below:

https://candidate.mssociety.org.uk/ms/volunteering_details/239556/Group%20Coordinator%20%28Alnwick%20and%20District%29

https://candidate.mssociety.org.uk/ms/volunteering_details/252157/Finance%20Volunteer%20%28Alnwick%20and%20District%29

Please apply NOW - we urgently need YOU because otherwise our group will fall apart permanently!

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