A Brief Overview of Benefits (north east England)

Join us on Wednesday 15 June at 1.00pm for a lunch time information event to hear from Keith Moore, Service Team Manager at Disability North, an organisation set up to promote inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people and their families here in the North of England.

Keith will outline the key benefits that you may be entitled to, whether as someone directly affected by MS or someone who supports an individual. He will also explain what his organisation does to support people affected by MS and other long term conditions.

You are welcome to ask questions by either sending them beforehand to me at Sheila.greenwood@mssociety.org.uk or on the day by using the chat function in the webinar. However, we will only be able to answer general questions and not detailed or individual-specific queries.

What will I need to take part?

All you need to join in is a laptop/tablet/phone/computer with a stable internet connection to use Zoom, the video meeting software that we use.

How do I join the webinar?

Before the event we will send you an email which will have a link to the webinar which is held via Zoom. The email will also tell you how to ask questions and make comments during the webinar. Just before the time the webinar is due to start, click on the link and you will be taken to the webinar. If the session hasn’t started you will see a message to tell you this. Just hang on and when the session starts you will see 2 or 3 people pop up on your screen.

What if I haven’t been sent the link?

We send an email with a link to everyone who completes the registration form on Eventbrite and books a place. The email we send might go into your spam or junk folder so please check before the meeting starts that you can find it.

When I join the webinar can other people see or hear me?

No you can’t be seen or heard by other participants.

Can I ask questions?

Yes usually you can ask questions and make comments. The facilitator will tell participants about how to do this.

Please note we can’t respond or offer advice to questions about your specific circumstances or anything relating to your own personal health. Questions will be collated and we will try to cover your queries if not your specific question.

What should I do if I can no longer attend?

If you find that you are unable to take part please get in touch with the organiser, Sheila.greenwood@mssociety.org.uk so we can offer up your place to someone else.

Data protection:

The MS Society will use the information provided via the third party data processor Eventbrite to process your registration and participation for this event and may also use it to improve our service and communication to you through data analysis. We process this information on the lawful basis of legitimate interests in support of our goal of a strong community and independent lives. By providing the information you agree to the data being processed and stored as outlined above.

Privacy notice:

To find out how we use and manage your personal data you can see our full privacy notice at www.mssociety.org.uk/privacy. Our updated notice contains more information about our processing of your data and your rights. You can also call our Supporter Care team on 0300 500 8084 to get a copy or to change what you receive from us. We promise as the MS Society to respect and keep secure your personal information.