Wishart marks MS Awareness Week 2025
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart is supporting the national campaign to talk about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) this MS Awareness Week, Monday 28th April - Sunday 4th May. This year’s theme is MS Conversations, encouraging people to share their stories.
The MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, Neuro Therapy Network, Overcoming MS, Shift.ms and Talks with MS are all working together to start conversations. Whether explaining the condition to a loved one or asking an employer for support, conversations can make a difference.
15,000 people are living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Scotland and each week 14 people are diagnosed in Scotland alone. There is a high prevalence of MS in the Northern Isles. The condition affects the brain and spinal cord, impacting how people move, think and feel. Symptoms are different for everyone, and can be exhausting, debilitating and unpredictable.
Ms Wishart is a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on MS.
In support of the campaign Ms Wishart said:
“Talking about MS can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be.
“We all know that talking about health matters for the first time can be a real barrier though things can change after that. Starting the conversation can be life changing.
“MS can affect a lot in life and letting others know can help ease some of the anxiety. Let’s put fears aside and start a conversation.”