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Self-care essentials

Do you have MS? Join us for this skills session that highlights why self-care is essential, not selfish.

Type: Online events
Date: Wednesday 20 July 2022, 6:30pm

Event/service information

This session is for people living with MS and will explore prioritising self-care in order to respond effectively to the challenges in life. This online event takes place on Wednesday 20 July at 6.30pm.

You'll reflect on the self-care you currently have in place, consider what your self-care needs are and plan your next self-care steps.

We’ll be joined by one of our volunteers who will be sharing their experiences about prioritising self-care and how this has helped them to manage living with MS.

What do you need to take part?

All you need to join in is a laptop, tablet, phone or computer with access to a microphone and camera. You'll need a stable internet connection to use the video meeting software that we use.

What if I haven’t been sent the link?

We send an email with a link and some reading to everyone who completes the registration form on Eventbrite and books a place. The email we send might go into your spam or junk folder so please check before the sessions start that you can find it.

What should I do if I can no longer attend?

If you find that you are unable to take part please get in touch by using the following details below to let us know [email protected] so we can offer up your place to someone else.

Please keep an eye out for our other Living Well services that are available. We are delivering a topical webinar every month and you can find more information on these here.

Date and time:	Wednesday 20 July 2022, 6:30pm

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