Newry, Mourne & Armagh MS Support Group

14/08/2026

Hello, our next coffee and catch up is scheduled for Tuesday 25th August at 7PM at yew coffee newry . Hope to see the usual faces and maybe some new ones 😁 ☕

30/07/2026

Sharing details of an event hosted by Clanrye Group to celebrate carers 💙

🎊Carers Celebration🎊

Join us for our Carers Celebration 2026 to recognise the incredible contribution of carers and give carers the opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved day out.

📅 Wednesday 12th August
📍 Belmont Hotel, Banbridge
🕙 4.30pm - 6.30pm

To book or find out more:
📧 [email protected]
📞 028 3089 8119

28/07/2026

Another great turnout at this evening's coffee and catch up at yew coffee newry. It was great seeing everyone again and we're looking forward to next month. If you're living with MS or know anyone who is then get in touch 😃

21/07/2026

Real impact comes from working together. 🤝
Through , we are:
* Supporting people experiencing loneliness through training and community support 🤗
* Working with community partners through the Verve Healthy Living Network 🌍
* Making communication clearer so patients can better understand their care and make decisions 📢

07/07/2026

‼️Changes to PIP renewals ‼️

From 16 June, some people will receive a letter confirming that their PIP award has been extended because review periods have changed.

If you get one of these letters, you do not need to do anything unless your circumstances have changed. Your payments will continue as normal.

Please share this with anyone in the MS community who may be affected.

💪🏽 Help us to keep pushing for fair support by signing the MS Society UK petition.

🔗Link in comments

07/07/2026

Take action to help fix PIP. 📢

This is the best chance we’ve had in over a decade to make PIP fairer for people with MS.

Right now, the government is reviewing Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and soon they’ll be thinking about what changes to make.

We know the changes needed. We have the policy solutions ready for government. Now we just need the government to adopt them.

So we’re asking you to sign our petition to the UK Government calling on them to fix PIP for people with MS.

With tens of thousands of us adding our voice to a call for change, the government will have to listen. And act.

PIP is meant to help with the extra costs of daily life when living with MS. But too often, people are let down by a PIP system that doesn’t reflect the reality of living with MS - leaving them feeling unseen, unheard, and forced to fight for support.

👉 Sign our petition calling on the UK Government to fix PIP and make PIP fairer for people with MS. Link in comments.

07/07/2026

💪 We’re continuing to call for urgent investment in neurology services, so people with MS can get the specialist care they need, when they need it.

Behind every delay is a person left waiting for answers, support and treatment. These voices are a powerful reminder of why we must 🧡

Do these experiences resonate with you?

06/07/2026

See below details of some upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down District Council events.

📍Move Together programme, The Newry Programme is starting week commencing 20th July, planned day is Thursday from 10 - 12.

This is an 8-week small group social prescribing programme designed to support people to improve their physical activity, confidence and overall wellbeing in a supportive group setting.

It will include confidence building, introduction to gentle exercise and healthy eating guidance.

📍Stay Connected programme. Day and Time is yet to be confirmed but feel free to refer people, it will be delivered in each DEA in the Newry, Mourne and Down area.

This is an 8-week small group social prescribing programme designed to reduce social isolation, build self-esteem and support people to reconnect with their community while developing practical skills.

Click on the link in the comments to express an interest.