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We’re volunteers and run the local MS Society group in North Durham. Views are our own.

Over the years the North Durham Group of the MS Society has provided many social opportunities, activities and information to many people affected by multiple sclerosis. In line with the aims of the MS Society, the present Team has been working hard to ensure that people in the North Durham area have continued to be provided with this kind of help. The Group exists to provide support and information to anyone affected by MS in the Durham area.

• It runs many activities that healp with health and welbeing
• It fundraises and holds social events
• It acts as a point of contact, provides information
• Support is delivered by the national free helpline 0808 800 8000
• It organises events to help raise awareness

The Group has a local support email [email protected]
Telephone 07738 949 712

We are keen to hear your ideas and suggestions on the types of activities you would like to see happen and, of course, to seek assistance from some of you, or from someone you know, to make things happen.

05/08/2026

🎶 Get your dancing shoes ready! 🕺💃

Join us for a fantastic evening of live music, dancing and fundraising in support of the MS Society North East.

🎤 Travelin’ Band will be performing all your favourite 60s & 70s hits, plus there’ll be a disco, grand raffle and tombola!

📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Elm Road Working Men’s Club, Shildon

🎟️ Early bird tickets are just £5 from Second Chance, Church Street, Shildon, or £7 on the door.

Every penny raised will support local people affected by MS. We’d love to see you there! 💙

03/08/2026

💙 Are you caring for a loved one? You don’t have to face it alone.

Nobody plans to become a carer. One day you’re a partner, child or friend. The next, you’re managing appointments, navigating hospitals and trying to support someone you love while keeping your own life together.

Join NO CHOICE CARING, a free, practical workshop for family carers and supporters, led by internationally recognised executive coach and behavioural psychologist Professor Maurice Duffy.

Drawing on his own experience as a full-time carer for his wife, who is living with a rare form of dementia, Professor Duffy shares honest stories, practical strategies and proven techniques to help you build resilience, cope with the challenges of caring and find hope in the unexpected.

📍 Venue: Health Innovation NENC, 1 Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4WH

📅 Tuesday 8 September
🕙 10:00am–12:30pm
🕜 1:30pm–4:00pm

The workshops are free to attend, but booking is essential.

💙 Real stories. Real strategies. Real hope.

For more information and to book your place, click the registration link below.

https://academy.boost.org.uk/module/6a4cba6549ecec4ef8bcf5e0?loginRole=participant&moduleId=6a4cba6549ecec4ef8bcf5e0®isterAfterAuth=true

31/07/2026

💜 Movement for Your Mind 💜

Looking for a fun, friendly way to get moving?

Move for Your Mind is an inclusive movement-to-music class, open to everyone, including people living with neurological conditions such as MS and Parkinson’s.

🗓 Every Tuesday
🕜 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Community Room, Tesco Genesis, Consett

✨ Led by Molly Freelance Dance
💜 Free for people with MS
💷 £3 for everyone else

Whether you prefer to take part seated or standing, everyone is welcome. Come along, enjoy the music, meet new people and discover the benefits of movement in a supportive environment.

If you’d like more information, you can contact Molly at [email protected]

30/07/2026

☕ Coffee, cake and good company this week! 💙

Why not join us at one (or both!) of these friendly events:

🧡 Coffee Social
📅 Friday 31 July
🕙 From 10:00am
📍 Daisy Rose Coffee House, DH1 2AA

Elizabeth would love to see you for a coffee and a chat. Just look out for the orange T-shirt!

☕ Coffee Morning in Aid of the MS Society
📅 Friday 1 August
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 All Saints Church, Newton Hall

Organised following Jean Wright’s incredible fundraising walk, this coffee morning is a great chance to enjoy refreshments while raising money to support people affected by MS.

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there!

29/07/2026

Just a reminder that our COFFEE SOCIAL is on this Friday (31st July). Elizabeth would love to see you at the Daisy Rose coffee house (DH1 2AA) for coffee and chat from 10am. Look out for the orange T-shirt!

13/07/2026

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us at our information event at the Graham Sports Centre on Saturday 4th July!

We hope you found the introduction to MS Help useful and informative. It was wonderful to see familiar faces catching up, new friendships being made, and so many people taking the opportunity to meet our dedicated volunteers and MS Society staff.

A special thank you also to our friends from neighbouring MS Society groups who came along and supported the event.

Together, we continue to build a strong, welcoming community for everyone affected by MS. 💙

17/06/2026

🔬Research Opportunity

Does your menstrual cycle affect your Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? We want to find out why and when.

MS affects around three times more women than men, yet we still know very little about how hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle may influence MS symptoms.

Researchers at Northumbria University are recruiting volunteers for a study investigating how hormone fluctuations affect communication between the brain and muscles in people with MS.

This research is funded by the MS Society and supported by MS Together.

You may be eligible if you:
✅ Are aged 18–40
✅ Have a diagnosis of relapsing-remitting MS
✅ Are menstruating, using hormonal contraception, or male
✅ Have an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 5.5 or below

📍 What’s involved?
• 4 visits to our Newcastle laboratory (approximately 2.5 hours each)
• Questionnaires, physical assessments, safe brain and muscle tests, and a small blood sample
• Rest breaks provided throughout

💷 Participants will receive £150, plus up to £20 travel reimbursement.

Interested in taking part?
👉 Register your interest: https://ms-menstrualcycle.co.uk/

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Not eligible but know someone who might be? Please share this post — your support could help advance our understanding of MS and improve future care.

16/06/2026

🍽️ Something delicious is coming… 👀

We’re cooking up something a little different for our MS community.

Think good food, relaxed vibes, plenty of laughs, and the chance to connect with familiar faces (and maybe make a few new friends too!).

This time, we’ll be gathering around the table for a proper Sunday lunch and enjoying some quality time together in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.

💷To help make the event accessible, there will be a small subsidised contribution towards the meal, with the MS Society covering part of the cost.

If this sounds like your kind of Sunday, please leave a comment or get in touch with us to let us know you’re interested. We’d love you to join us!🧡

10/06/2026

📬 Did you receive our Summer Newsletter?

We recently discovered that many of our supporters didn’t receive it due to changes in mailing permissions managed by the MS Society. To keep your personal information safe and comply with GDPR regulations, the MS Society asked members to renew their communication preferences. Unfortunately, many people either missed the message or didn’t opt in to receive updates by email or post.

If you didn’t receive our latest newsletter and would like to stay up to date with local news, events, fundraising activities, and support services, simply scan the QR code below or use the link provided to join our mailing list.

https://forms.gle/JxAVp71AJk14sfWr6

We’d love to keep you informed! 🧡

03/06/2026

Join us for a local MS community event in Durham!
You may have heard a little about MS Help – a new way we’re bringing together our services, information and local support so it’s easier to find what you need, when you need it. This event is a chance to talk about what that means in practice, and most importantly, what it means for you and your community.

Come along to:
Hear a simple overview of MS Help and how to access support
Meet members of your local MS Society team
Connect with others in the MS community
Ask questions

The event takes place on Saturday 4 July, between 1.30pm and 4.30pm, at The Graham Sports Centre, Stockton Road, Durham DH1 3SE. We'll be providing refreshments throughout the afternoon and serving a sandwich buffet.
You can register to attend by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/2tratvy7

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+447738949712

Website

http://www.mssociety.org.uk/durham

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