Amy Thompson

Amy is our Digital Engagement Officer. She was diagnosed with MS at the age of 20.

Amy shares her experiences as a young woman with MS in her But you don't look ill blog.

Blogs by Amy Thompson

Leaders by Experience: shaping the future with younger voices

Amy was diagnosed with MS in 2018, just after her 21 birthday. She runs her own blog, 'But you don't look ill' and a support group for younger people with MS. She's our Digital Engagement Officer.

Spoon theory, MS and managing my energy levels

Find out how thinking about her energy levels as spoons helps Amy find balance.

Navigating the world of dating with MS

Being single and trying to navigate your way around the world of dating is challenging for anyone these days. But it can be especially difficult when your life comes with additional complications, like MS.

"But you don't look ill" - the invisible symptoms of MS

Many people were shocked the first time they saw me after my MS diagnosis. They expected me to look different or be less able-bodied due to my diagnosis.

Bringing together young people with MS during lockdown

When Amy was diagnosed, she felt so alone. This led her to start her own young persons’ support group 'MS Together'.