MS Society Ayrshire & Arran

23/06/2026

🧘‍♀️🙏🧡 Attention to all wellness session goers!

08/06/2026

Across Scotland, our volunteer-led Local Groups organise meetups, activities, fundraising and services that help people stay connected and supported.

Find out more about getting involved with a local group on our website: https://buff.ly/Qi7SfgK

Are you part of an MS Society local group? Let us know in the comments!

02/06/2026

A massive well done to Simon Walks who has completed the Cape Wrath Trial! 🙌🧡 He has walked through rain, bogs, fog and everything in-between but made it the 380km.

On behalf of the MS Society Ayrshire & Arran we say congratulations Simon and thank you for your fundraising.

If you would still like to donate, follow the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/team/simonwalkscapewrath?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcASLtFFjbGNrBIu0P2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHp-4VSehfv-k57OdR2XRcsiEwWM5KHKGr22QqPFzKDwlQbA7yOCA6DU8qd6i_aem__-ex_UHl6mICcIvn99AUbw

28/05/2026

It's not long now until the Newly Diagnosed with MS: Next Steps, Together event on Monday 1st June . Another one of our wonderful speakers is Dionne Harvey, Clinical Director of Cortex Physiotherapy. We look forward to welcoming her and learning more about neuro physio and what it can do

If you are newly diagnosed (under 2 years) or a family member, carer or friend of someone who is, this event is for you! Follow the link to book your free place:

https://bit.ly/411Uhic

27/05/2026

Our LivingWell programme provides a range of free virtual webinars, wellbeing courses, and interactive peer group sessions.

Here's what's coming up in June!

🔸 What’s new in research webinar
Thursday 4 June, 6.30pm
https://buff.ly/xsU9ChR

🔸 Making sense of your MS challenges webinar
Tuesday 9 June, 1pm
https://buff.ly/tv5sRxJ

🔸 Progressive forms of MS peer group
Tuesday 16 June, 6pm
https://buff.ly/vFy5ocn

🔸 Diet and MS webinar
Thursday 18 June, 6.30pm
https://buff.ly/Mj76Lu0

22/05/2026

Today we attended the YPI final held at Stewarton Academy. The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative empowers secondary school students to research local social issues and compete for a £3,000 grant for charity.

A huge thank you to Zoe, Charley, Zoe and Layla Rose for selecting our local group to support and for raising awareness of what we do in the local community.

The winners were Release Ayrshire, a local charity supporting men's mental health 💙 Well done! If you'd like to find out more about YPI and Release Ayrshire, follow the links below:

YPI:
https://share.google/qxxwqfNIFcIhdoNBA

Release Ayrshire:
https://share.google/TzKFP3qR5XqzZ7T21

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is a powerful active citizenship programme, empowering young people to make a difference in their communities while developing a range of skills.

21/05/2026

14/05/2026

Have you heard of MS Warrior 2? It's a 12-week fitness and wellbeing course, created by specialist coach Dom Thorpe.

We're offering free places to anyone living with MS in Scotland. If you'd like to find out more, we're holding two information sessions next week. Come along, hear from Dom and former participants, and decide if becoming an MS Warrior is the right next step for you.

🔸 19 May: https://buff.ly/e54dvy9
🔸 21 May: https://buff.ly/7rANyGh

13/05/2026

With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, the next guest speaker attending our Newly Diagnosed Event on Monday 1st June is counsellor Sophie Robertson 🧡

Sophie has worked with the MS Society Ayrshire & Arran for well over a year now but has years of experience working privately and with other charities. We are so happy she is joining us!

If you've been diagnosed with MS in the last 2 years, awaiting a diagnosis or supporting someone who is - this space is for you. Follow the link below to book your space:

https://bit.ly/411Uhic

12/05/2026

It's this week. And we know MS can have an impact on mental health directly and indirectly.

It's not unusual to experience depression, stress and anxiety when you have MS. It’s likely there’s a combination of causes for changes to mood, emotions and behaviour. But no matter how you're feeling, you're not alone. 🧡

Find out more about mental health and MS, including how to get support, on our website: https://buff.ly/mZKeuCC