SHIFT.MS

Funding will be used to provide social and emotional support to younger people newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The project aims to increase the number of people benefitting from one-to-one support expand peer support through digital ....more

Funding will be used to provide social and emotional support to younger people newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The project aims to increase the number of people benefitting from one-to-one support expand peer support through digital platforms and overall help people adapt to their diagnosis.

Delivering peer support to those diagnosed with MS; helping to reduce their feelings of isolation and loneliness, connecting them with other MSers and developing their knowledge and confidence to ensure they can live well with the condition.

towards three years' salary and on costs of a Participation Development Manager and Participation Officer for a project providing personalised one-to-one social and emotional support for people recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis across the ....more

towards three years' salary and on costs of a Participation Development Manager and Participation Officer for a project providing personalised one-to-one social and emotional support for people recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis across the UK.

Reducing isolation and loneliness among younger people and those newly diagnosed with MS in the UK and empowering them to better manage and live positively with their condition

This project will help to expand the reach of Shift.ms's Peer Support Services in Scotland, which work to reduce isolation and loneliness among younger people newly diagnosed with MS, and empower those affected to better manage and live positively ....more

This project will help to expand the reach of Shift.ms's Peer Support Services in Scotland, which work to reduce isolation and loneliness among younger people newly diagnosed with MS, and empower those affected to better manage and live positively with the condition.

Core costs for Advancement of Health/Saving Lives

purchase IT equipment for a charity supporting people with disabilties in Leeds

Core Funding

Conduct research to understand the triggers of loneliness for people with MS, to inform a report with findings disseminated across sector and engaging digital content shared on social media. This will help to reduce stigma around loneliness and ....more

Conduct research to understand the triggers of loneliness for people with MS, to inform a report with findings disseminated across sector and engaging digital content shared on social media. This will help to reduce stigma around loneliness and support the target group to take action to help themselves and others.

The project is using funding to provide support to tackle isolation and loneliness among people in Yorkshire and Humber who are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) particularly people with a new diagnosis. The project provides tailored and closely ....more

The project is using funding to provide support to tackle isolation and loneliness among people in Yorkshire and Humber who are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) particularly people with a new diagnosis. The project provides tailored and closely matched peer support by connecting newly diagnosed MSers with a Buddy an ‘experienced’ MSer to help them to adjust to their diagnosis and to tackle social isolation.

towards the costs outlined in your application for a head of service, junior video editor, digital marketing manager and community coordinator to develop and enhance a user-led digital mental health support services with tailored therapies and ....more

towards the costs outlined in your application for a head of service, junior video editor, digital marketing manager and community coordinator to develop and enhance a user-led digital mental health support services with tailored therapies and Q&A sessions

The funding will provide both online support for people with Multiple sclerosis (MS) through correct consultations as well as those who are struggling with their condition during the lockdown. The aim is to reduce feelings of isolation and improve ....more

The funding will provide both online support for people with Multiple sclerosis (MS) through correct consultations as well as those who are struggling with their condition during the lockdown. The aim is to reduce feelings of isolation and improve both physical and mental wellbeing.

£33,946.00 to fund the essential and urgent costs outlined in the application, in order to carry on providing support to Londoners

The funding will be used to deliver training videos and to up skill volunteers allowing people with Multiple Sclerosis to volunteer remotely. The project aims to provide an advanced training programme to develop volunteers and to support people with ....more

The funding will be used to deliver training videos and to up skill volunteers allowing people with Multiple Sclerosis to volunteer remotely. The project aims to provide an advanced training programme to develop volunteers and to support people with MS.

This funding is for a support project aimed at people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The project is designed to connect people who have recently received a diagnosis of MS with a 'buddy' who has had the condition for much longer and can provide ....more

This funding is for a support project aimed at people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The project is designed to connect people who have recently received a diagnosis of MS with a 'buddy' who has had the condition for much longer and can provide support and advice. Training for these 'buddies' will help them to assist others with MS. The funding will also be used to create a range of online and video materials.

Funding will be used to create The Energy University, an online training programme where volunteers can gain transferable skills. The project aims to enable people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to volunteer remotely increasing their confidence and ....more

Funding will be used to create The Energy University, an online training programme where volunteers can gain transferable skills. The project aims to enable people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to volunteer remotely increasing their confidence and strengthening skills.

The organisation will use the funding to develop and establish a new online training programme for new volunteers within the organisation. This will enable the group to be flexible in its approach to training and recruiting new volunteers who are ....more

The organisation will use the funding to develop and establish a new online training programme for new volunteers within the organisation. This will enable the group to be flexible in its approach to training and recruiting new volunteers who are living with MS and expanding the services offered within the community.

100,000 people in the UK have multiple sclerosis. 75% of them report that the condition has affected their employment opportunities and 80% have given up work within 15 years of diagnosis. Shift.ms will use its proven citizen reporter methodology to ....more

100,000 people in the UK have multiple sclerosis. 75% of them report that the condition has affected their employment opportunities and 80% have given up work within 15 years of diagnosis. Shift.ms will use its proven citizen reporter methodology to create a programme of conversations and films aimed at employers, government and health services to challenge assumptions and make them address the work-related needs of people with MS. The programme will raise awareness of the ambition and capability of many people with MS; influence decision makers; and reduce the barriers to work to allow people with MS to live healthy and productive working lives for as long as possible.