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Guest Blog; Keeping Christmas Simple, Healthy & Full of Joy
We’re excited to introduce guest blogs here on the MSRRF website! Every so often we’ll be sharing stories and experiences from the incredible people in our MS community — from service users and fundraisers to health professionals and partners. Interested in submitting something? Email info@msrrf.org.uk Christmas seems to come around quicker every year, and having just moved house, I’m definitely feeling a little less organised than usual! But even amidst the boxes, I’m stil


2025 roundup!
What a year it’s been! From thousands of free appointments to new services, new partnerships and new faces joining — 2025 has been a year of growth, support and positive impact. None of this would be possible without our fundraisers, donors, supporters and the amazing people we work with every day. Slide to find out what we've been up to...


Outreach Plans for 2026
At MSRRF, we believe everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis deserves access to quality support — no matter where they live. That’s why we’re excited to begin exploring the launch of more outreach sessions in Bowburn (Durham) and Hexham (Northumberland), bringing our services closer to people across the region. These sessions would offer the same kind of friendly, supportive environment you find at MSRRF — with a mix of wellbeing activities, gentle exercise, and time to conne


Guest Blog; A Key Connection in Managing Inflammation and MS
We’re excited to introduce guest blogs here on the MSRRF website! Every so often we’ll be sharing stories and experiences from the incredible people in our MS community — from service users and fundraisers to health professionals and partners. Interested in submitting something? Email info@msrrf.org.uk A Key Connection in Managing Inflammation and MS Following my MS diagnosis and years of trying many different things, I decided to train in nutrition. I have always loved foo


New Opening Times and Christmas Closure Dates.
🕒 Important Update: New Appointment Times & Christmas Closure Dates Our appointment times are changing from Monday 10th November 2025 . This will allow us to offer even more free appointments to our service users. From this date, appointments at Benmar House will be available at the following times: Monday to Thursday: 🕘 9:00am 🕙 10:00am 🕚 11:00am 🕛 12:00pm 🕜 1:30pm 🕝 2:30pm 🕞 3:30pm Friday: 1:30pm will be the final appointment of the day . The Pashler Physiotherapy


Lighting up the night for MSRRF!
What an incredible night! 💜✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Halloween Glow Walk — our most colourful, spooky and sparkly fundraiser yet! Families, friends, and supporters came together to light up the night in support of MSRRF. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we’ve raised vital funds to help MS Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF) continue providing free physiotherapy, exercise sessions and wellbeing support to people living with MS across the North East and


Guest Blog; Kate Dawson Health
We’re excited to introduce guest blogs here on the MSRRF website! Every so often we’ll be sharing stories and experiences from the incredible people in our MS community — from service users and fundraisers to health professionals and partners. Our first guest blog is now live… we hope you enjoy reading it! 💜 Interested in submitting something? Email info@msrrf.org.uk Kate reached out to MSRRF after her own journey with MS inspired her to delve deeper into nutrition. Seeing


Gamers Go the Distance
24-Hour Sim Race Raises over £12,500 for MS Research and Relief Fund A unique 24-hour sim racing event has raised an incredible £12,536 in support of MS Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF) — The event, known as the Basic24, took place on the iRacing platform, where competitors took on a grueling solo 24-hour endurance challenge — complete with compulsory pitstop breaks and fun “donation-driven penalties”. Led by Andrew Dawson, alongside Head Organiser James Hough and YouTuber


MSSRF clothing has landed
We’re excited to share the launch of our brand-new MS Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF) clothing range — available now through FP Uniformz! This is just the start as we look to expand our range and get feedback from service users. 👕 What’s Available... The range includes: Performance T-shirts (Women’s fit - mens being added soon) Hoodies — perfect for events or everyday wear Dover Coat — ideal for cooler days outdoors Sweatshirt Changing Robe - we LOVE these! Zoodies (zip-up


🏉 Blackadders Touch Rugby Choose MSRRF as Charity of the Year 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Blackadders Touch Rugby have chosen MS Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF) as their Charity of the Year for 2025! Based in the North East, Blackadders Touch Rugby are a fantastic community team who combine sport, teamwork and fun — all while raising money for great causes. Throughout 2025, they’ve been organising a series of events and activities to raise vital funds for our charity. Their fundraising plans included their annual charity competition,


Get your glow on and raise money for MSRRF.
Inviting all little monsters, witches and superheroes to join our Halloween Glow Walk all in support of MS Research and Relief Fund Secure your ticket via donation on our event JustGiving page or make a donation on the night. Details; 🗓 Date: Thursday 30th October 2025 📍 Location: Newbiggin – Church Point ⏰ Time: 5:30pm warm-up | 5:45pm start 🚶 Distance: Choose a short stroll to Needle’s Eye Café or loop back for a longer 1.5-mile route. 💷 Prices: 👧 £3 per child | �


Climbing for a Cause: Hitachi UK Scales the Peaks for MSRRF
Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) recently undertook a challenging fundraising effort — and chose MS Research and Relief Fund (MSRRF)...


Calling all racers...The Basic24 Fundraiser for MSRRF
This weekend, we’re thrilled to be the chosen charity for Basic24, a 24-hour solo sim-racing challenge hosted by YouTuber and streamer...


Showcasing the charity...5 minutes with MS Research and Relief Fund
Last year MSRRF embarked on a challenge to create a short length feature film to showcase everything that makes us great. With the help...


Because MS is more than just physical
Because MS is more than just physical Free Talking Therapies at MSRRF Living with MS isn’t only physical. The ups and downs can affect...


Thank You to the Access Foundation
Earlier this year we were thrilled to be awarded a £5000 grant from The Access Foundation and it's already improving comfort, safety and...


Going from strength to strength
Earlier this year we were awarded £4000 of funding from The Freemasons in order to expand our services at MSRRF. As part of our ongoing...


My Story in Black and White: Four Decades Fixing the Mags.
In April 2023, Derek kindly agreed to visit MS Research and Relief Fund and offer his support, knowledge and guidance as we started our...


Well done to our runners!
We are so incredibly grateful to the 13 of you who took part in this year’s Great North Run on behalf of MS Research and Relief Fund....


New Primal strength equipment has arrived
Earlier this year we held our annual golf day and part of the money that was raised has gone into investing in brand new functional...
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