At work with MS
Published November 2011
Contents
"Sometimes I feel my life is like a room where, from time to time, the walls move in a few inches. Work is one way of pushing them back."
- Introduction
- How will MS affect my work?
- At diagnosis
- Can work continue?
- Employment rights
- Who needs to be told?
- Working with MS
- Telling your employer that you have MS
- What adjustments can be made?
- What's really worrying you at work?
- Who is on your side?
- Questions you may have
- Balancing work and life
- Changing roles
- Sources of information and support
Authors
Gail Townsend
Research Occupational Therapist, Buckinghamshire PCT
Gail is an experienced occupational therapist who has worked with people affected by MS for over 10 years. When Gail became aware of the difficulties people experienced at work, she found there was little support and was inspired to research the barriers to employment that existed for people with MS. Results of this research will identify practical steps that can be taken by people with MS, employers and health and social care professionals to achieve a successful working life.
Lynn Fox
Information Officer, MS Trust
Thank you to:
- the people living with MS who took part in the MS and employment research project and shared their experiences so frankly, without whom this book would not have been possible
- the people with MS who have reviewed this book
- Sarah Ramsey, Patrick Carroll and Gerry Tyrell for their help in preparing this publication.