We rely on passwords and pin protection to keep our documents, phones and computers safe. This is changing as technology evolves so security keys and other biometric means may soon replace passwords. But, until then, it's vitally important to have strong passwords for keeping personal data safe.
The attempts by criminals to gain access to our personal data continue so we must do all we can to disrupt them.
MS Awareness Week is returning this 20–26 April 2026. We’re once again partnering with seven of the UK’s biggest MS charities to raise awareness about the condition and the issues people with MS have told us about.
For 2026 we’ll be challenging MS assumptions and the harm they can cause. That’s where you come in. We want to hear your experiences of assumptions and judgements to shape our campaign. We’ve created a short survey that shouldn’t take longer than 5-10 minutes to complete.
As one of our wonderful volunteers, you already do so much to support the MS community. Thank you.
Now there’s another way for you to help. When you enter the Spring Raffle, you get the chance to win big and support the MS community.
What would you spend £5,000 on?
By taking part in the MS Society raffle, you’ll help to fund groundbreaking research and vital support for the 150,000 people living with MS in the UK.
MS Society Scotland is partnering with Edinburgh University on an exciting project — PoeMS. This project builds on PhD research by Dr Georgi Gill, who lives with MS. She facilitated online workshops for members of the MS community, where they wrote poems about health experiences and chatted.
Her research found that writing poems together had benefits for wellbeing and self-esteem, as well as the social benefits.
We’re preparing to roll out our next 'cold' direct mail (DM) fundraising campaign over the coming months. We want to make sure you’re aware of this activity as it begins.
Building on last year’s success, we’ll be using cold DM again to reach people who may not yet have a connection to MS or the MS Society.
My name is Davinia (Dah-vin-e-ah) Green and I’m the new Head of Community Services. I’m originally from London but have lived in Wales for over 10 years, so helô or shwmae pawb to all the Welsh readers!
I joined the organisation about a month ago following a career break to focus on some studies and consultancy work around inclusion.
With spring finally on the horizon, this is a great time to plan ahead and take care of important things — like writing or updating your will.
As an MS Society volunteer, you can access a free will-writing service through our trusted partner, Octopus Legacy.
Whether you’re writing a will for the first time or updating an existing one, the process is quick, secure, and can be done from the comfort of your home.
Hello! I hope you were able to enjoy some restful time with loved ones over the festive period.
I'm Emily Perriam, the new Director of Service Delivery. I've worked with the MS Society for over 10 years and been a key member of the project team shaping MS Help and our services transformation work.
In my new role, I'll have oversight of both UK-wide and local service delivery. This will create stronger alignment between the two areas to deliver greater efficiencies and a unified strategic vision for our services.
Our face-to-face fundraising campaign launched in December 2025 and will run until June. We’re aiming to welcome 2,000 new donors to help fund life-changing research and support for people living with MS by setting up a regular gift.
This campaign is a brilliant way to raise awareness and connect with people who care about making a difference. During our last campaign, donors told us how much they valued their conversations with fundraisers:
