Our acute hospitals are lighting up orange to mark Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Running until 26 April, the week brings together organisations, communities and individuals across Lanarkshire to raise awareness of MS and its impact on those living with the condition.
NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging people to support the campaign by raising awareness, sharing information and promoting open, informed conversations about MS. Creating a better understanding of the condition can help to reduce stigma and ensure that individuals feel supported.
NHS Lanarkshire Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Nurse Claire Purdie said: “Living with MS is different for everyone. Listening and learning helps us provide better support.”
Initiatives such as MS Awareness Week play an important role in improving awareness, supporting inclusion and reinforcing the need for ongoing research and support services.
MS is a long-term neurological condition affecting the brain and spinal cord, with symptoms that can vary significantly between individuals. As many symptoms are not always visible, people living with MS may experience misunderstanding or assumptions about their condition.
This year’s campaign places a particular focus on addressing these misconceptions and highlighting the importance of recognising the diverse and often unpredictable nature of MS.
Led by charities including the MS Society and MS Trust, the campaign aims to improve understanding, challenge common misconceptions and promote supportive conversations.
