Who are MS Ayrshire & Arran Branch?
Ayrshire and Arran Branch of the MS Society is a group of like-minded people who offer support and fellowship to people with MS, their carers, families and all affected by Multiple Sclerosis. All of our members and committee members are volunteers - there are no paid staff.
Available to people with MS are a number of groups, support services and social occasions (for more on this, see our "What's On" page) plus advice and support for all those with MS, especially those who have been newly diagnosed with the illness.
We cater for people of all ages and interests, and our Branch is run by people with direct experience of MS. We offer a range of activities, support, information and advice and also hold fundraising events.
Scotland has the highest incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in the world, it is particularly prevalent in Ayrshire. Ayrshire & Arran is the largest branch of the national Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland, which provides care and support services for 10,000 people with MS, the most common disease of the central nervous system.
Our Branch Committee meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Committee Room, Biggart Hospital, Prestwick. Members are invited to join us and see your Committee at work. Please contact the Branch Secretary, Harry Travers in advance on 01294 55 88 66 if you wish to attend.
10 Quick Facts about MS.
*Scotland has the highest incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in the world.
*MS is the most common disabling disease of the central nervous system affecting young adults.
*An estimated 2,500,000 people have MS, including 85,000 in the UK.
*Diagnosis is generally between 20 and 40 years of age.
*MS is rarely diagnosed under 12 or over 55.
*Three women have MS for every two men.
*MS is not contagious.
*MS is not directly hereditary but genetic susceptibility is a factor.
*There is no cure for MS yet but there are drugs which can modify its course for some people.
*Many symptoms of MS can be successfully treated or managed.
Who's Who in Ayrshire & Arran Branch
Branch Contacts
Patron: H R M Vernon DL President: Mrs Kathryn Gray
Chairperson: Mr. G. McLachlan 07711 151882
Vice-Chairperson: Mrs. A Barnes 01290 550720
Secretary: Mr. H. Travers 01294 553850
Treasurer: Mr. C. Thomson 01292 282225
Fundraising Officer: Mr. D. McNeill O.B.E. 01292 280814
Membership Secretary: Mrs. C. MacIsaac 01292 471476
Minutes Secretary: Vacant—if interested call... 01294 558866
Group Representatives: Mr. J Hambrook 01475 674498
(Cunninghame MS Drop In Centre)
Mrs. M. Nisbet 01290 425871(New Cumnock & District MS Group)
Support (Welfare) Team Call
Senior Officer: Mrs. A Barnes
Support Officers
Mrs. M. Jones
Mrs. I. MacLean
Please note the new number to contact our Support Team is 07511 961 215
Social Section Secretary: Mrs. E. Harvie 01294 554962
Publicity, Website & Newsletter: Mr. N. Smalley 075 222 01 499
Ayrshire and Arran Branch of the MS Society is a group of like-minded people who offer support and fellowship to people with MS, their carers, families and all affected by Multiple Sclerosis. All of our members and committee members are volunteers - there are no paid staff.
Available to people with MS are a number of groups, support services and social occasions (for more on this, see our "What's On" page) plus advice and support for all those with MS, especially those who have been newly diagnosed with the illness.
We cater for people of all ages and interests, and our Branch is run by people with direct experience of MS. We offer a range of activities, support, information and advice and also hold fundraising events.
Scotland has the highest incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in the world, it is particularly prevalent in Ayrshire. Ayrshire & Arran is the largest branch of the national Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland, which provides care and support services for 10,000 people with MS, the most common disease of the central nervous system.
Our Branch Committee meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Committee Room, Biggart Hospital, Prestwick. Members are invited to join us and see your Committee at work. Please contact the Branch Secretary, Harry Travers in advance on 01294 55 88 66 if you wish to attend.
10 Quick Facts about MS.
*Scotland has the highest incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in the world.
*MS is the most common disabling disease of the central nervous system affecting young adults.
*An estimated 2,500,000 people have MS, including 85,000 in the UK.
*Diagnosis is generally between 20 and 40 years of age.
*MS is rarely diagnosed under 12 or over 55.
*Three women have MS for every two men.
*MS is not contagious.
*MS is not directly hereditary but genetic susceptibility is a factor.
*There is no cure for MS yet but there are drugs which can modify its course for some people.
*Many symptoms of MS can be successfully treated or managed.
Who's Who in Ayrshire & Arran Branch
Branch Contacts
Patron: H R M Vernon DL President: Mrs Kathryn Gray
Chairperson: Mr. G. McLachlan 07711 151882
Vice-Chairperson: Mrs. A Barnes 01290 550720
Secretary: Mr. H. Travers 01294 553850
Treasurer: Mr. C. Thomson 01292 282225
Fundraising Officer: Mr. D. McNeill O.B.E. 01292 280814
Membership Secretary: Mrs. C. MacIsaac 01292 471476
Minutes Secretary: Vacant—if interested call... 01294 558866
Group Representatives: Mr. J Hambrook 01475 674498
(Cunninghame MS Drop In Centre)
Mrs. M. Nisbet 01290 425871(New Cumnock & District MS Group)
Support (Welfare) Team Call
Senior Officer: Mrs. A Barnes
Support Officers
Mrs. M. Jones
Mrs. I. MacLean
Please note the new number to contact our Support Team is 07511 961 215
Social Section Secretary: Mrs. E. Harvie 01294 554962
Publicity, Website & Newsletter: Mr. N. Smalley 075 222 01 499
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