100% Digital Leeds is working in partnership with Shift.ms to deliver a webinar giving community organisations a first look at the Shift.ms app.
The Shift.ms app is available across Leeds to support those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis – typically those in their 20s or 30s – by connecting them with others who understand what they’re going through, offering health resources, community forums, and personalised peer support through a Buddy Network. Support is available for free, 24/7, 365 days a year through the app and there is a digital community of over 85,000 members across the UK.
The webinar will take place on Wednesday 7th October 10am-10.30am on Microsoft Teams.
For more information, or to book your space, visit The Shift.ms app for newly diagnosed people with multiple sclerosis (MS) on Eventbrite
Delivered in partnership with Victoria Kirk, Head of Growth and Transformation at Shift.ms, the webinar will cover:
- More information about the features and benefits of the app
- How you can support people to download and use the app
- Information about what digital inclusion support is available across the city to signpost people to
Benefits of the app:
Founded by MSers, for MSers in 2024, Shift.ms offer social and emotional support, inspiring MSers to take charge of their health as soon as possible after diagnosis. Shift.ms aims to minimise the negative impact of diagnosis on quality of life.
This free app can help to:
- Increase social connections with people with lived experience
- Improve emotional health
- Increase self-efficacy
- Support you to adapt to your diagnosis and better manage your health
- Access useful information about how to live with MS
- Connect you with a trained peers (buddies) who have lived with MS over 2 years
Impact:
- 90% of members have seen improved social connections
- 81% of members felt improved emotional wellbeing
- 80% of members were more confident and motivated in managing their health
“I’ve talked with so many awesome people who are going through this with me and it’s amazing to have others who understand.”
Shift.ms app user
How to access the app:
Anyone living in the UK can search for the Shift.ms app in the app store of their mobile device and download it:
- By visiting The Shift.ms App – Your MS Community in a web browser.
- Via a signpost from their GP.
Please note: People need an email address and a device to register. Once accessed, people can create an account to start using the app.
Supporting people with barriers to digital inclusion
Organisations can use 100% Digital Leeds’s Community Support Directory to identify where to signpost people to support with digital inclusion, such as accessing free wifi, devices, data sims, and digital skills support. Further resources to support people with digital health tools can be found on the 100% Digital Leeds Digital Inclusion Delivery Resources GoogleDrive.