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‘Devastating’ if Tories break promise to uprate benefits in line with inflation

Failing to meet a commitment to increase benefits in line with inflation would lead to disabled people “starving and freezing in their own homes”, a charity has warned. As the Government looks to cut spending, neither Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng nor ...

29 Sept 2022 at 23:17

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Donegal takes part in #MakeWayDay22

Make Way Day returns to Donegal today for another National Day of Local Action. Make Way Day is led by the Disability Federation of Ireland as a unique collaboration across Ireland and the voluntary and local government sectors. But most of all ...

30 Sept 2022 at 12:33

Widower to walk 1,800 miles to raise funds for MS Society

A widower who is planning to walk 1,800 miles around the UK in memory of his wife has said she will be with him in spirit as he takes on the challenge. Gary Rushworth, 64, will be crossing the UK from coast to coast twice and walking from ...

13 Apr 2022 at 12:55

Free Covid testing must continue to protect vulnerable – charities

Covid-19 testing should continue to be free for all to protect people at severe risk of illness if they get the virus, a group of charities has said. Speculation has mounted as to whether the Government’s Living With Covid strategy for ...

17 Feb 2022 at 01:26

Cyclist to begin 4,000-mile ride across America to raise funds for MS charity

A British man will cycle almost 4,000 miles across the US to raise money for people living with multiple sclerosis. Antony Butcher, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire, will start his journey in New York on Friday and travel across 18 states ...

21 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Scotland

Scottish Ballet launches health project to help people with multiple sclerosis

The Scottish Ballet has launched a new initiative to help Orkney islanders with multiple sclerosis improve their health and mental wellbeing. The Orkney Islands has the highest prevalence of MS in the world – with one in 170 ...

25 Apr 2022 at 02:25

Disabled people are ‘at breaking point’ over cost of living, says MS sufferer

A man with multiple sclerosis, who is forced to choose between paying for a carer or medication, has called on the Government to increase financial support for disabled people who are at “breaking point” as the cost of ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:21

Veteran aims to run 870 miles from Scotland to Cornwall in 17 days for charity

An Army veteran inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore has embarked on an 870-mile run in just 17 days to raise money for charity. Eddie Towler, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, set off on Friday from John o’Groats in ...

13 May 2022 at 09:25

London Marathon runner dies travelling home from the race on Sunday

A London Marathon runner died as he travelled home from the race on Sunday, the event organiser has said. Steve Shanks, 45, from Bingham, Nottingham, was described as a “very experienced runner” who had ...

26 Apr 2023 at 13:05

Resetting immune system with stem cells could treat common form of MS – study

A therapy normally used to treat blood cancers by “resetting” the immune system could slow the progression of a common form of multiple sclerosis (MS), a study suggests. Researchers said they hope the ...

25 Sept 2023 at 23:30

Rosie Jones on overcoming her ‘internalised ableism’ to take on London Marathon

Comedian Rosie Jones, who is using a buggy to complete the TCS London Marathon, has said her “internalised ableism” previously stopped her from using mobility aids. The 33-year-old, who has ataxic ...

20 Apr 2024 at 11:28

MS patients ‘too embarrassed’ to speak to doctors about some symptoms

More than a third of patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK have avoided seeking medical help for certain symptoms as they are too embarrassed, according to a survey. A number of ...

22 Apr 2024 at 00:01

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