Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis

Who we are

Overcoming MS is the world’s leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity established in 2012. We are unique in our whole person approach and practical evidence-based focus upon self-management of MS, formulated as a holistic program. 

At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.

Although there is currently no cure for MS, we help people with MS to live well by making informed lifestyle choices. They have clear, practical actions to take, by following an evidence-based self-management program. This program uses substantial scientific evidence of how holistic self-care, alongside medical therapies, benefits people’s physical and mental health. Knowing people can change their risk of deterioration through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all.

Our vision is that people with MS feels empowered to take control of their health, are making informed lifestyle choices and living a full and healthy life.

Our culture and values

Our values

• Evidence-based: The Overcoming MS Program draws upon an extensive body of evidence of the benefits of lifestyle changes on the health outcomes and quality of life for people with MS.
• Empowering: The realisation that people can take control of how they experience illness and disability is powerful and positive. We provide the tools to enable people with MS to take care of themselves and become active managers of their own health.
• Community-focused: We build a supportive, positive and empowered community of people with MS. We recognise and celebrate the experience and knowledge of people with MS, which we harness to influence a broader understanding of the value of MS self-management.
• Inclusive: Overcoming MS is an inclusive and diverse community, which both welcomes and gives voice to the experience of each individual.
• Collaborative: We work with other charities, healthcare professionals and researchers, and the MS community itself.
• Dynamic: As a small charity operating on a global scale, we value focus, efficiency and creativity and are able to change quickly.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We encourage and promote the equality, diversity and inclusion of all our staff and job applicants to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect at all times. We want to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit. We want you to know that you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of your age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation