World MS Day 30 May 2025

World MS Day is an international awareness day for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign for change. World MS Day is officially marked on 30 May but activities take place throughout the month of May and early June.

The My MS Diagnosis campaign

The theme for World MS Day 2025 is diagnosis. The name of the campaign is My MS Diagnosis and the tagline: navigating MS together.

The My MS Diagnosis campaign advocates for early and accurate diagnosis for everyone living with MS. It highlights the global barriers to diagnosing MS, raising awareness by sharing real stories and data. WMSD are calling for better MS training for healthcare professionals, new research, and clinical advancements in MS diagnosis. Building informed, caring communities and systems that support people diagnosed with MS

For further information about this global event please visit https://worldmsday.org/about

Thoughts from The Brightwell

We  suggest that newly diagnosed people, with not only MS but any chronic or neurological condition, consider what therapies would complement any clinical treatment they are undertaking and support their health and general wellbeing further. 

This could include seeing one of our neuro-physiotherapists who would assess your current symptoms and work with you on a plan to maintain or improve mobility, balance, coordination and establish good patterns of movement. 

Or, starting a course of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which increases the amount of oxygen  in the blood that is then more easily delivered to the cells around the body, including where there are areas of inflammation or areas that are short of oxygen.

Or, speaking to our Counsellor, who can help you to work through the major emotional rollercoaster that coming to terms with a long term chronic condition like MS brings with it.

Or, having a massage, reflexology or acupuncture, all therapies that can help to manage pain and support improved wellbeing.

There is strong evidence that indicates having and active and healthy lifestyle and taking a proactive approach with therapies and your physical and mental wellbeing can have a positive impact on a condition. Our 40 years of experience in this area supports this evidence.

Time and time again we hear our members say that that they wish that they had come to us years before; when they were newly diagnosed, not just for the therapy, but also for the support the Centre provides.

Please come and talk with us as soon as you have been diagnosed or are presenting with symptoms, we are here to offer support and advice at any stage of your journey.

What will the Brightwell be doing on this day?

On this day the Brightwell will be at the Willowbrook Centre hosting a coffee morning with cake! We will be raising awareness with Information on the therapies and support available at the Centre. 

Anytime Fitness will be running an accessible Charity Circuit Challenge to highlight how important it is to stay fit and active whatever your level of mobility.

If you are newly diagnosed and want to join the incredible Brightwell Community please visit www.thebrightwell.org.uk/join-us