Multiple Sclerosis

Expert care that lets you live life to the full

Continue to live well in the comfort of your own home

There are many types of Multiple Sclerosis, from relapsing remitting MS to benign MS. Symptoms are wide ranging and no two people’s experiences are the same.

This is why our carers are trained to offer the best care that they can relevant to the symptoms being experienced. They know how to recognise and support the many and varied signs and symptoms of MS such as fluctuating mobility, sensory and continence changes, speech and swallowing difficulties as well as cognition problems and pain management. It’s the expertise our clients need to help them live as independently as possible in the familiar surroundings of their own home.

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Christies Care in action - real life stories

Ruth worked as a hairdresser and a dinner lady. She was a keen horse rider and loved sketching and drawing. Juggling motherhood and work was naturally difficult but very fulfilling.

Ruth was diagnosed with MS after she gave birth to her first son. For many years there were no symptoms at all and she had a second son and thought that maybe the doctors had misdiagnosed, or the illness had gone away. The first sign that the MS was progressing came when she started tripping up kerbs and over time little things like everyday household chores were becoming harder.

Driving became impossible as the illness progressed and it was hard for her to accept that the things she loved to do had become a thing of the past. Her younger son cared for her at first, though as the MS progressed she felt she had become a burden and it was especially difficult as she came to require more personal care. As Ruth’s condition progressed she and her family decided full-time MS care was needed. With a Christies Care home care package in place, Ruth is able to remain in the home she and her family love and enjoys a more dignified and independent lifestyle.

Lorenza, one of Ruth’s carers says, “She is a lovely lady, who still has so much to give and although her illness has taken much away from her, she still retains an incomparable sense of humour and a love for life that she lives to the full.”

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Useful resources

The MS Society works to stop MS in its tracks and to support independence for sufferers.

How we care for MS

People living with Multiple Sclerosis usually require flexible care, whether that’s full-time or temporary, and so our care programme is tailored to individual requirements.

We comprehensively assess each client to ensure that their care plan is relevant to the symptoms they are experiencing. We also offer practical advice to reduce the anxiety and stress many of the symptoms of MS can cause. For example, by keeping the environment even and temperate we can help reduce muscle stiffness and inflammation.

Christies Carers are trained to support MS throughout its various stages. They learn skills and techniques which they use daily to support and improve the quality of life for those living with MS as their condition progresses. This empowers them and enables them to continue living their lives as they wish.
 
Some days you may need more help than others, so whether it’s personal care, mobility help or just a chat over a cup of tea, we choose your carer carefully so you’re matched with someone who will understand and support your needs. 

Getting started is simple

From first contact to the relief of having someone give outstanding care

STEP ONE

Speak to one of our care experts

One of our friendly customer care team will take the time to get to know you and find out your requirements so we’re able to recommend the best care options for you.

STEP TWO

Get a personalised
 care plan

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all way of working. Every person is an individual, and so we make sure their care plan is individual too. 

STEP THREE

Our care, your peace of mind

Relax, knowing you have the best Carers in place to give the support you need.