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In this month's spotlight, we chat with Clark about how his favourite hobbies help him navigate life with myotonic dystrophy.   For Clark, one of our valued community members, staying connected to his passions has been a vital part of his journey. While living with myotonic dystrophy brings its own set of challenges, such as muscle weakness and myotonia, which can make simple tasks like releasing a door knob difficult, Clark has found that his interests provide both a sense o

After my weeks sailing in Sardinia with Oceans of Hope earlier this year, I decided to sign up for the Oceans of Hope, Lake District outdoor activities weekend in August.   Calvert Trust was founded in 1976, the inspiration of John Fryer-Spedding, whose vision was to enable people with disabilities to benefit from outdoor activities in the countryside.  https://calvertlakes.org.uk   Today Calvert Lakes provides adventure breaks and holidays for people with disabilities. A not

AIMS is honoured to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest national award given to local volunteer groups in the United Kingdom. Our journey started in 2021 with a simple vision: to support those affected by Multiple Sclerosis and neurological conditions after the collapse of local MS services during the Covid pandemic. Our volunteers run seven digital sessions each week, two weekly face to face classes, organise social gatherings, fundraisers and

In December 2024 I was fortunate enough to be accepted and offered a place on the Oceans of Hope Sardinia Sailing Challenge scheduled late April / early May of 2025.   Oceans of Hope are an independent UK registered charity which aims to offer people from all over the world the opportunity to experience sailing as a way of learning new skills and restoring the self-confidence which can be stolen by MS.  It’s for people with MS, led by people with MS who are uniquely placed to

I first got involved with AIMS through my job as a Healthcare Support Worker, helping Morag, Liz, and Sandra set up the Thursday exercise class. These days, I take part in the Westhill class myself as a participant, after some health issues. Through it all, the support I’ve received from the group has been invaluable. Their kindness is overwhelming. After years of treatment for a stiff neck, I was investigated in late 2023 for unusual neurological symptoms. I experienced burn

I do wonder what lies ahead of me And seldom do I like what I see It’s best not to dwell on it for too long As simple tasks I could do I...

Mia Middleton is the Mindfulness Coach at AIMS, supporting people living with MS through gentle, practical techniques. She shares tips on...

During one of our first post-lockdown meetups in the strange days of Covid, I was given a truly special gift. Agneta, the daughter of one of our service users, presented me with a Hero Bear as a thank-you to AIMS for regularly calling her mother during lockdown to check in and stay connected. Fully kitted out in our AIMS colours, green and purple, he was a handsome little chap! We christened him Bobby, and he’s now our proud AIMS mascot. I was really touched by such a lovely