Event
Leading MS care together: supporting nurses through transformative and challenging times
A national education day for all nurses who care for a person with multiple sclerosis. This day will particularly focus on practical solutions, ethical dilemmas and coordinated care.
Our sponsors
This activity has been financially supported by sponsorship from Roche Products Limited, Merck Serono Ltd., Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Juvisé Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi. The sponsors have had no control over the educational content or organisation of this activity.
Location: Trades Hall - Glasgow
Trades Hall
85 Glassford St
Glasgow
G1 1UH
Overview
This one-day national education event brings together nurses working in the area of multiple sclerosis (MS) across Scotland – whether working in generalist or specialist roles – to explore the leadership, ethical and practical challenges facing the profession today. With an emphasis on real-world problem-solving and peer learning, the programme highlights key themes such as capacity and consent, safeguarding, domestic abuse, service coordination and nurse wellbeing.
Attendees will gain up-to-date legal, clinical and workforce insights to support safe, compassionate and consistent MS care, regardless of setting or resources.
The day will include presentations, case discussions, national updates and opportunities to connect with peers, professional bodies and third-sector organisations.
Aims
To strengthen the leadership role of nurses in Scotland by providing practical tools, ethical frameworks and service strategies that address the growing complexity of MS care.
Learning objectives
By attending this event, nurses will be able to:
- Navigate complex ethical and legal scenarios in MS care, including issues of mental capacity, safeguarding and domestic abuse
- Apply practical strategies to improve care coordination, standardise documentation, and manage clinic priorities within resource constraints
- Enhance resilience and leadership through peer learning, national updates and evidence-based approaches to wellbeing
Programme
Speakers and content subject to change. Last updated: 28/08/2025
Who is this meeting for?
This event is designed for:
- MS specialist nurses
- Neuroscience specialist nurses with an MS caseload or an interest in developing one
- General, ward, district and community nurses
- Nurses with an interest in MS care
Key themes
- Mental capacity and consent in MS decision-making
- Safeguarding and domestic abuse: clinical responsibilities and emotional impact
- Service leadership: documentation, coordination and collaboration
- The MS nurse workforce: findings from the 360 study
- Resilience and self-care: tools for sustainable practice
Cost of the meeting
The event is free to attend, including all meeting materials and catering throughout the day.
Spaces are limited – early booking is recommended. Certificates of attendance will be provided.
Travel and accommodation
Delegates whose travel time to the meeting exceeds two hours may be eligible for a limited travel bursary. Please contact sarahgibson@neurologyacademy.org for further information.
If you have any questions about this meeting or would like more information please contact: events@neurologyacademy.org
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LoginOur sponsors
This activity has been financially supported by sponsorship from Roche Products Limited, Merck Serono Ltd., Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Juvisé Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi. The sponsors have had no control over the educational content or organisation of this activity.
Chairs
Mhairi CouttsMS specialist nurse, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Ruth StrossHead of nursing, Neurology Academy; RCN neuroscience forum committee member and MS Together trustee
Speakers
Jo AndersonDirector for Scotland, MS Society
Lucy TaylorCEO, MS Trust
Suzanne BrittPostgraduate researcher, University of Nottingham
Karen GlassEmpowering health and social care professionals, enhancing care, improving outcomes.