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In this back to school themed episode we speak to Suzy, a teacher with MS and Nick, a dad to three boys who was diagnosed with MS at the start of lockdown. With schools going back after the summer holidays, we discuss everything from the challenges of home schooling to talking to children about multiple sclerosis.

Episode notes:
- This episode was produced by our volunteer Will
- MS Trust newly diagnosed page: mstrust.org.uk/about-ms/newly-diagnosed
- MS Trust Talking with your kids about MS free publication: shop.mstrust.org.uk/publications/talking-with-your-kids-about-ms/
- View Nick's Instagram profile: instagram.com/dad_to_three_boys/

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In part two of mobility problems and mobility aids, we chat to neuro-physiotherapist Jody Barber. This includes looking at how mobility problems may present in MS and what to do if you think you need a mobility aid as well as some different exercises you can do to help improve your mobility. Jody also discusses the psychological barriers people may face when needing to use a mobility aid for the first time, why it's okay to feel hesitant and how to overcome these barriers.

Episode notes:
- This episode was produced by our volunteer Will
- MS Trust page on Walking difficulties: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/walking-difficulties
- MS Trust page on exercise: mstrust.org.uk/life-ms/exercise
- Watch the MS Society's exercises for MS symptoms: mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/everyday-living/staying-active/exercises-for-ms-symptoms
- Watch yoga with Jody Barber: https://youtu.be/6MVUJE_JvcA

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Many people with MS can experience issues with their walking and mobility. Difficulties can include unsteadiness, tripping and stumbling, and being less confident when walking. In this episode we chat with blogger, Emily, who was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2010. Emily shares her experience of using walking aids and discusses how using a wheelchair helped change her life.

Episode notes:
- This episode was produced by our volunteer Will
- Read Emily's multiple sclerosis blog at thewibblydinosaur.com
- MS Trust page on Walking difficulties: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/walking-difficulties

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Guest presenter and volunteer, Will, is back to delve into another area of our MS archives. In this episode he turns his focus to balance and dizziness in multiple sclerosis, and shares ways to help manage these symptoms. Featuring input from Neuro and Vestibular Physiotherapist, David Herdman.

Wills references:
- Source Video: youtube.com/watch?v=OLOgSuceaSs
- Just One Thing (with Michael Mosley) - Stand on One Leg: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000w3lh
- MS Trust page on balance: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/balance

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There are over 40,000 people living with advanced MS in the UK. These people can feel invisible to the healthcare system, with little interaction with health professionals and limited access to disease modifying drugs. In this episode we talk to Paru and Rob from the MS Trust about why we are raising funds to place more health professionals in the NHS to try to help. We also talk to MS Champion Nicki Hare about what life with advanced multiple sclerosis is like and what MS champions do to help.

Show notes:
- Help advance MS care and drastically improve the quality of life for some of the 40,000 people living with advanced multiple sclerosis. Visit mstrust.org.uk/advancing-ms-care

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In this Carers Week special we hear from Martin who was diagnosed with MS around 40 years ago and his wife Lizzy, who offers support through unpaid care. We also chat with Roma from Carers in Hertfordshire about what help and support is available for carers across the UK.

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Guest presenter and MS Trust volunteer, Will, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015. Here he raids our archive to talk about disease modifying drugs (DMDs). Featuring input from MS nurse advisor, Nikki Embrey, Will covers key questions including how to tell whether a treatment is working, how long to stick with a DMD that is causing intolerable side effects, and whether you can have the flu vaccine when you're on a DMD. All views are Will's own.

Will's references:
- Source video: youtube.com/watch?v=AjVWf4tFjns
- Brain Health: Time Matters in Multiple Sclerosis report: msbrainhealth.org/report
- MS Trust page on disease modifying drugs (DMDs): mstrust.org.uk/dmd

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Did MS or the pandemic make you rethink your career path? In this episode we talk to Will and Diva, two performers who used their MS diagnosis as a catalyst to change direction in their working lives.

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During the pandemic many people with MS were told to shield. But what was it like for the keyworkers with MS? In this episode of our podcast we chat to Mel, about her experiences of working as a nurse during lockdown. And speaking of nurses, we also chat to MS Trust CEO David Martin, about what happened to the MS Nurses and the MS Trust Nurse program during 2020.