Our Impact

41st Congress of ECTRIMS

The 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) took place in Barcelona (September 24-26). The MSDVA research team (Dr Kharis Hutchison, Prof. Helen Ford and Rachel Horne) participated actively, presenting innovative findings and fostering important discussions around domestic violence and abuse (DVA) within the MS community.

Version one of 'A Toolkit for Multiple Sclerosis Healthcare Professionals'

The MS Domestic Violence and Abuse Research Initiative has been developing a toolkit for MS healthcare professionals. We are excited to share that version 1 of the toolkit is now available.

Podcast on MS and DVA

Sue Britt, one of our PhD researchers, took part in the MS Perspektive podcast discussing Multiple Sclerosis and domestic violence and abuse. Sue sheds light on why people with MS—especially women—may face a higher risk of abuse, the warning signs to watch for, and how healthcare professionals can provide better support. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and find the transcript on the podcast website

40th Anniversary of ECTRIMS: MSDVA Research Team Engagements

The 40th anniversary of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) took place in Copenhagen (September 18-20). The MSDVA research team (Kharis Hutchison, Prof. Helen Ford and Rachel Horne) participated actively, presenting innovative findings and fostering important discussions around domestic violence and abuse (DVA) within the MS community.

Tackling DVA in Multiple Sclerosis: Voices from the Frontline

In a recent two-part NeurologyLive feature (19 and 22 August 2024), Professor Elizabeth Morrison-Banks and Suzanne Britt highlighted the pressing issue of DVA among individuals living with MS.

Webinar on Domestic Violence and Abuse Experienced by People with MS

On 14 May 2024, our project members had the opportunity to participate in an important webinar addressing the critical issue of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) experienced by individuals with MS.

Poster Presentation at MS Trust Conference 2024

Ms. Kharis Hutchison, one of our dedicated PhD researchers, presented her poster on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) at the recent MS Trust conference, held from March 17th to 19th, 2024.

The conference attracted numerous healthcare professionals eager to learn about the latest advancements in MS care. Kharis's poster sparked engaging discussions among attendees, who shared their own experiences with patients facing these complex issues. These conversations highlighted the challenges healthcare providers encounter in offering effective support, reinforcing the importance of our research in this area.

We are also thrilled to share that Ms. Hutchison was recognised as the runner-up in the poster competition! This accolade reflects not only the quality of her work but also the relevance of her research to current practices in MS care.