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New support group for people with multiple sclerosis
Jewish Care launches support group for younger people with multiple sclerosis
A new support group for younger Jewish people who have multiple sclerosis is holding its first meeting on Wednesday 30th January at the MS Society headquarters in Cricklewood. The group is being set up by the charity Jewish Care to address the needs of people in their 30s to 50s who have the condition.
According to the MS Society, the condition is the most common disabling neurological disease among young adults and affects around 85,000 people in the UK. MS is most often diagnosed in people aged between 20 and 40 and women are almost twice as likely to develop it as men.
The wide range of symptoms can include problems with balance, weakness of limbs, difficulties in walking, fatigue, pins and needles, as well as speech and vision impairment.
David Brodtman, Jewish Care’s disability development services manager, explains: “We were approached by a client with MS who wanted to get in touch with people of a similar age who also have the condition. Once diagnosed, MS stays with you for life, so the group will play a valuable role in enabling people to compare notes and have peer support – it will be about learning from each other rather than getting medical advice.”
Lynn Green, the MS Society’s volunteering development manager, said: “Our support groups are a vital link into different communities and enable us to better understand their particular needs. The group will be incredibly helpful for Jewish people affected by MS and will allow them to share their experiences. A diagnosis of MS can make people feel isolated so you cannot underestimate how important a group of this nature can be.”
“The first meeting will be a discussion to find out what people are looking for and MS Society representatives will be on hand to offer advice. People wanting to attend the group should call me on 020 8922 2832 or email dbrodtman@jcare.org “
