People isolated by the coronavirus pandemic living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can seek support and assurance thanks to a new remote chatting service.
The Keep in Touch (KIT) service has been launched in response to a large number of the MS community shielding and socially distancing, ahead of a planned full befriending service later this year.
The charity are s making weekly calls to contact and chat with people affected by the ‘lockdown’. Anyone affected by MS including carers and family members can receive a phone call as a check-in to let people know they are not alone.
For more information on the services currently being offered by the MS Society or to donate visit mssociety.org.uk/ms-never-alone. Anyone affected by MS who needs support can call the charity’s free MS helpline on 0808 800 8000.
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