MS Society Ayrshire & Arran

16/01/2026

MenSnap is a new online programme for men in Scotland affected by MS. It explores mental health through photography.

MenSnap uses simple photo prompts to help you explore how you’re feeling, all without the pressure of talking directly about yourself. Instead, the focus is on the photograph you’ve taken.

This programme is for:
🔸 Men aged 18+ living with MS
🔸 Men who care for or support someone with MS

No photography experience or specialist equipment is needed. All you need is a phone, tablet or laptop, and a space where you feel comfortable joining the session. You can bring a brew, wear a hoodie, and take part from your sofa.

Next session: 28 January
➡️ Sign up today: https://buff.ly/KoN4hgZ

13/01/2026

We know temperatures have dipped across Scotland recently. And cold weather can have a real impact on people living with MS.

Our MS Helpline nurses speak to many people about the challenges the colder winter months can bring. On our blog, they share some of the issues they hear about most, along with a few practical tips to help you manage during colder weather.

Read more: https://buff.ly/SXAS17F

08/01/2026

Lynn Smith was diagnosed with the life-changing neurological condition in 2015 - but has found a meaningful, personal way of dealing with her diagnosis.

06/01/2026

Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of our control, Friday the 9th Wellness Session is cancelled. We apologise for the short notice and hope to see you all on Friday 23rd January 🧡

29/12/2025

As this year comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to every volunteer who has given their time, energy and care to support people affected by MS. 🧡

From fundraising events and local groups, to delivering resources, offering support, and helping shape our work, our amazing volunteers make a real difference every single day.

Many of our volunteers are living with MS themselves. Others support a loved one, or simply want to give back. But all of our volunteers help build a strong, supportive community. And make sure nobody has to face MS alone.

To every volunteer across Scotland: thank you for standing with people affected by MS this year. 🧡

21/12/2025

We know the festive season can bring extra pressure, fatigue and stress for people living with MS.

In her blog, Rachel shares how she’s learned to do Christmas differently.

Read more: https://buff.ly/OwFyrwm

12/12/2025

Are you looking to try something new going into 2026? Our free Wellness Sessions are back, bringing you gentle movement, relaxation and sound healing to help improve your physical and emotional well-being.

These sessions are for people with MS, their family members, friends and carers. Sessions are adapted to each person's ability, celebrating the unique worth of each individual. For more info please email ayrshire@mssociety.org.uk

11/12/2025

As the festive period rolls on in, we decided to send out a newsletter to let our followers know what's going on locally, and what our amazing volunteers have achieved over 2025. You may have already received an email with the newsletter attached but if not, take a look below ⬇️🧡

05/12/2025

📢 We’ve submitted our open letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice!

Today, we sent our open letter to Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP calling for a fairer, more person-centred Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

It was signed by 1,092 people from across the MS community, alongside 16 charities and organisations standing together for change.

Thank you to everyone who added their name and helped us reach this incredible milestone and speak up for people with MS.

Right now, too many people living with MS are being let down by a system still built on PIP criteria. ADP should reflect Scotland’s values of dignity, fairness and respect.

In our letter, we urge the Scottish Government to:
🔸 Remove the 20 metre rule
🔸 Improve the ADP assessment process
🔸 Embed dignity, fairness and respect in practice

➡️ Read more about this milestone on our website: https://buff.ly/xP0imlU

19/11/2025

A new clinical trial, led by The University of Edinburgh, is set to test whether vaccination against a common virus found in almost all people with MS could help treat the condition 💉

The early-stage trial will initially evaluate the safety of the investigational vaccine, which aims to support the body’s immune response to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), while also examining its potential effect on new MS disease activity.

Read the full story on our website: https://buff.ly/hBRYmTu

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

You might have seen the news about the first person in the UK to receive CAR T-cell therapy for MS as part of a new clinical trial.

For the first time, someone living with MS in the UK received CAR T-cell therapy in a clinical trial 🔬

This therapy isn’t available as a treatment right now. But there are studies and clinical trials currently exploring its potential as a treatment for MS.

On our website, we take a look behind the headlines to see what this could mean for people living with MS: https://buff.ly/4uqHiTl