Multiple Sclerosis

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What is multiple sclerosis?

We have carers who are specially trained to support people living with multiple sclerosis, supporting them day-to-day, meaning they can get the most out of life.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune condition that affects your central nervous system. The disease disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body, causing a variety of neurological symptoms. MS is a progressive disease, but the speed of progression varies from person to person.


What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

The common symptoms of MS include:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Partial or complete paralysis
  • Reduced coordination and issues with balance
  • Difficulty with bladder regulation
  • Difficulty with cognitive function (such as thinking, memory, concentration, learning and judgement)
  • Muscle stiffness, spasms and tremors
  • Vision problems
  • Depression and mood changes

We understand that living with MS can be physically and emotionally challenging. That’s why we have carers, trained to help you get the most out of life – putting you back in control of your health.

Our care teams are ready to help…

Call us today: 01235 634893

How can our care help you with these symptoms?

These symptoms can have a definitive and drastic impact on your life – but you don’t need to cope with MS alone. Our carers are trained to support you mentally and physically. It is part of our Walfinch Activity Promise to promote 10 mins of physical activity on each one hour visit.

Our carers may help you with:

  • Personal care
  • Getting to and from the shops
  • Support with professionally-approved exercises
  • Night-time care
  • Activities that boost your wellbeing
  • Help with domestic tasks
  • Travel to and from appointments

This is just a glimpse into what we could do for you. But you call the shots, decide how you want to live, and we work with you to make that happen.

Thriving doesn’t stop when MS starts

Lifestyles can be adapted to better help you to thrive. Whatever it is you require whilst living with MS, we can accommodate this.

For example, changing the way your home is set up can help you stay independent for longer. Many of our clients still find the time to thrive, living with MS: they go swimming, enjoy the outdoors, meet friends and get the most out of life.

So, what do you love to do – and, most importantly, how can we support you to do more of it?

Start thriving today through quality care

It’s never too early to kickstart your thriving journey. Use your care to take back control over your life and your health – and we can navigate these uncertain times together.

We don’t see care as the end – it’s just the next chapter. For some clients just four hours of care a week has provided transformative results. It’s never been easier to live better for longer.

Through various techniques and approaches to care, tailored around your lifestyle and goals, you can make now your time to thrive.

Get in touch and speak to our care team…

Find out how Walfinch home care can work for you, speak to a member of our friendly team.

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Your questions, answered by us

Expert answers to your frequently asked questions asked questions about multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune condition that affects your central nervous system. The disease disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body, causing a variety of neurological symptoms. MS is a progressive disease, but the speed of progression varies from person to person.

According to studies, MS is most likely to affect individuals between the ages of 20 and 50, with women being two to three times more susceptible than men. Family history can also indicate whether or not someone is more likely to have MS.

MS is diagnosed by healthcare professionals. As there is not currently a cure for MS, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and slowing disease progression. Our carers are trained to support you navigate progressive and changing symptoms, to bring normality to your lifestyle and keep you in control of your health.

Making the decision to receive care puts your health back into your own hands. By receiving help from our care team, you can focus your attention where it matters – getting back to doing the things you love most, with the people you love most! Receiving care isn’t the end. It’s just the next chapter on your journey.

Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS), Primary Progressive MS (PPMS), Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS), Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS), and Radiologically Isolated Syndrome (RIS). These may sound confusing and overwhelming – but we mention them simply to highlight the nuanced needs and requirements of people with MS. No one person is the same. That’s why it is crucial for our carers to be able to adapt to you.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is relatively common. In the UK, it’s estimated that around one in every 400 people has MS, with over 150,000 individuals living with the disease.

We’re all different, but common early symptoms include numbness or tingling, vision problems, fatigue, and balance or coordination issues. Whether you’re earlier or later in your MS journey, receiving professional support can make a world of difference. It’s never too early to start thriving.

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis include, but are not limited to: fatigue, muscle weakness, partial or complete paralysis, discoordination and issues with balance, bladder issues, and difficulty with cognitive function. Many people who experience these symptoms still live long and fulfilling lives, partially due to their ongoing support from family members, friends and healthcare professionals. Whatever you situation, however you want to navigate it, we can work with you to make now your time to thrive.