Welcome to the Revive MS Support podcast with Sunny Govan Community Radio. Throughout this series, we’ll explore Multiple Sclerosis, our services and our community. In this episode, we'll be talking about winter issues.

Jill French, our Lead Physiotherapist, and Darran Lightbody, Physio Assistant at Revive, will be offering tips and tricks for getting exercise and staying active during the colder months; Alan Steven, Welfare & Benefits Officer, and Gareth, one of our Revive clients, will be sharing their experiences with the cost of living crisis, offering money advice and how you can get support; Andrew Kennedy, Chef & Café Manager at Revive, will be talking us through hearty seasonal recipes and cooking suggestions; and Geraldine Mynors, Counselling Coordinator at Revive, will be helping us look after our mental health and giving suggestions of how to stay connected with other people and activities this winter.

Winter exercise:

• Glasgow parks - https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/parks
• Glasgow gyms - https://glasgowclub.org/
• Scottish Ballet classes - https://scottishballet.co.uk/move-with-us/dance-classes/sb-elevate/
• Live Active - https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/get-active/

Welfare and benefits:

• Government benefits - https://www.gov.uk/check-benefits-financial-support
• Social Security Scotland - https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/social-security-scotland
• Citizens Advice Bureau - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/
• Money Matters - https//moneymattersweb.co.uk/

Andrew’s recipes

• https://revivemssupport.org.uk/recipes

Mental health

• NHS Scotland Mind to Mind - https://www.nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind
• NHS 24 Mental Health Hub - https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-support/mental-health-services-at-nhs-24

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Welcome to the Revive MS Support podcast with Sunny Govan Community Radio. Throughout this series, we’ll explore Multiple Sclerosis, our services and our community.

In this episode, we’ll be talking about socialising and going out. Julie Dock, MS Specialist Nurse and Jacqui Ritchie, Speech & Language Therapist at Revive will be giving tips on planning for events, connecting with loved ones and hosting date nights. Antonia Lee-Bapty, CEO of Euan’s Guide will be talking about their disabled access review site and how you can use it to find great places to visit.

Nicola Scott, Community Engagement Coordinator at Glasgow Film Theatre discusses the accessibility measures in place at the cinema, how you can get involved and how other arts venues aim to be as welcoming as possible.

Finally, Brian and Sheila, clients at Revive, share their experiences and tips for heading out to restaurants, gigs, the theatre and holidays.

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Welcome to the second season of the Revive MS Support podcast with Sunny Govan. Throughout this series, we’ll explore Multiple Sclerosis, our services and our community.

In this episode, we talk about employment and education. Our Revive team – Julie Dock, MS Specialist Nurse, Jacqui Ritchie, Speech & Language Therapist and Anja Ruegg, Advocacy Officer – share tips on how to approach your employer and manage your symptoms while at work or in education. Then, Stephen and Lorraine, two Revive clients, share their stories and experiences of employment following their diagnoses.

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