Scottish ballet launches new initiative to help Orkney islanders with multiple sclerosis
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Scottish Ballet has launched a new initiative to help Orkney islanders with multiple sclerosis improve their health and mental wellbeing.
The Orkney Islands has the highest prevalence of MS in the world - with one in 170 Orcadian women live with MS - and on Monday Scottish Ballet Health, along with its partners, launched a dance project to help people with the condition.
George Hannah, from the MS Society Orkney Group, said: "We all know the importance of exercise and keeping moving and this project will help folks do that. "Also, we can't underestimate the importance of the social aspect, as people get the chance to get back together again.
Having spoken to a good many folks affected by MS, this is certainly something that they are looking forward to."MS is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord.
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