Multiple Sclerosis Care in East Sussex

MS can be unpredictable. Some days a person may feel stronger, more mobile or more alert, while other days fatigue, pain, stiffness or weakness may make everyday routines harder.

At Coast Care Group, care is planned flexibly. We adapt support around how the resident is feeling, rather than expecting every day to look the same. This helps residents receive the right level of care while preserving independence wherever possible.

Wherever possible, yes. MS may change what independence looks like, but it should not remove a person’s choices, preferences or sense of control.

Across our care homes, we support residents to stay involved in daily decisions, routines, activities and social opportunities. Where mobility or fatigue makes certain tasks harder, our teams provide support without taking over unnecessarily.

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS and can have a major impact on daily life. It may affect personal care, meals, activities, social time or mobility, and it can be difficult for families to understand if the person looks outwardly well.

We adapt care routines around each resident’s energy levels. This may include pacing, rest periods, flexible routines and support with tasks that feel more tiring on difficult days.

If mobility changes over time, we review the resident’s support needs, equipment and daily routines. Our aim is to help each person move as safely and confidently as possible, while maintaining independence where we can.

Support may include personalised mobility assessments, specialist mobility aids, safe transfer support and physiotherapy or occupational therapy input where appropriate.

Where possible, yes. Social connection is an important part of wellbeing, particularly for people living with a long-term condition.

We know isolation can be a real worry for people living with MS and their families. We take time to understand what the resident enjoys, what feels manageable and what helps them stay connected to daily life. Activities and day trips can be planned where appropriate, shaped around the resident’s interests, abilities, energy levels and comfort.

MS can cause muscle stiffness, spasms, pain or nerve discomfort, which can affect movement, sleep, confidence and overall wellbeing.

Our teams monitor comfort and neurological symptoms carefully. Support may include flexible routines, mobility support, medication management and input from relevant healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Bladder or bowel difficulties can be part of MS, and we understand that this can feel sensitive or embarrassing for residents and families.

Our teams provide support with discretion, dignity and respect. Where required, bladder and bowel support is included as part of the resident’s care planning, with attention to comfort, privacy and wellbeing.

Yes. MS is part of our neurological care expertise, and our teams are trained to support residents with neurological symptoms, fatigue, mobility changes, spasticity and changing care needs.

Care is reviewed as needs change, helping residents receive support that remains appropriate over time.

Yes, subject to assessment. Coast Care Group supports residents with complex neurological care needs, including people living with more advanced MS.

Each enquiry is reviewed individually so we can understand the person’s mobility, fatigue, neurological symptoms, emotional wellbeing, clinical needs and equipment requirements. We also work with external specialists and healthcare professionals involved in the resident’s care where required.

For people with more complex or changing needs, support may sit alongside our wider complex care approach.