Meet our team

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Meet our staff in Wales

Lynne Hughes

Lynne is the MS Cymru Director and provides leadership and direction to the MS Society in Wales, and is the principal adviser to our Cymru Council. Lynne is also a member of the MS Society UK Executive Group and is instrumental in leading the organisation.

Tel: 029 2167 8923 Mobile: 07864 691 394

Email: lynne.hughes@mssociety.org.uk

Matthew Witty

Matthew is our Executive Administrator who is responsible for the day-to-day management of our national office in Cardiff, and the provision of administrative support to the Country Director, Cymru Team and Cymru Council.

Tel: 029 2167 8921

Email: matthew.witty@mssociety.org.uk

Services and Support

Our Local Networks Team work closely with our groups and other local network partners to increase the reach and impact of our services and support for people living with MS. The team provide support on a range of services including health, wellbeing and accessible sporting activities, developing social groups and making funding applications.

Urtha Felda, Local Networks Officer North Wales

Tel: 020 8827 0212 Mobile: 07920 429 477

Email: urtha.felda@mssociety.org.uk

Siân Tucker, Local Networks Officer Mid and South Wales

Tel: 029 2167 8926 Mobile: 07850 514 242

Email: sian.tucker@mssociety.org.uk

My MS My Rights My Choices Project Team

Our Big Lottery funded My MS, My Rights, My Choices Information, Advice and Advocacy project team provide one-to-one support for people living with MS on a range of issues including accessing treatments, health and social care services, employment rights or welfare benefits.

South West Wales

Adele Gilmour is the Information and Support Manager and also covers South West Wales.

Tel: 020 8438 0715 Mobile: 07864 691 394

Email: adele.gilmour@mssociety.org.uk

North West Wales

Naomi Parry, Information and Support Officer, North West Wales

Tel: 020 8438 0753 Mobile: 07864 691 396

Email: naomi.parry@@mssociety.org.uk

North East Wales

Sophie Dyment, Information and Support Officer, North East Wales

Tel: 020 8438 0832 Mobile: 07740 753 941

Email: sophie.dyment@mssociety.org.uk

South East Wales

Tim Carter, Information and Support Officer, South East Wales

Tel: 020) 8438 0714 Mobile: (07864) 691 395

Email: tim.carter@mssociety.org.uk

Influencing change

Fiona McDonald

Fiona is the Policy, Press & Campaigns Manager for Wales and works to enhance our profile within the media, the Welsh Government, the National Assembly for Wales and with the public. Fiona also organises campaigns and policy initiatives based on the experiences of people with MS.

Tel: 029 2167 8924 Mobile: 07740 753 945

Email: fiona.mcdonald@mssociety.org.uk

Our External Relations Officers work to mobilise the MS community and engage with professionals and other decisions makers at a local level to make a powerful case for change in the treatment, care and support of people living with MS.

Urtha Felda, External Relations Officer North Wales

Urtha works one day per week in her ERO role. See above for Urtha’s contact details.

Jessica Mansel - External Relations Officer Mid & South Wales

Tel: 020 3872 8732 Mobile: 07900 983 120

Email: jessica.mansel@mssociety.org.uk

Fundraising

Sian Dorward

Sian is our Fundraising Manager for Wales. She provides support to community fundraisers and is responsible for maximising income from a portfolio of running, walking and challenge events.

Tel: 029 2167 8920 Mobile: 07802 721 513

Email: sian.dorward@mssociety.org.uk

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