July 3, 2026
For more than 30 years, Basharat worked as a GP, diagnosing and supporting patients through life-changing conditions, including multiple sclerosis. Then, unexpectedly, he found himself navigating his own MS diagnosis. In this honest and emotional interview, Basharat shares the reality of living with MS and the difference Revive MS Support has made to his life.
Basharat was diagnosed with rapidly evolving severe MS following two relapses in just three months. The shift from doctor to patient was immediate and overwhelming.
MS quickly became something that couldn’t be neatly understood or controlled. For Basharat, the unpredictability of symptoms was one of the hardest realities to adjust to.
It was during an appointment with his MS nurse that Basharat first heard about Revive MS Support. At the time, he wasn’t sure what a charity could offer him.
Over the years, Basharat has accessed services such as physiotherapy, complementary therapies, exercise classes, podiatry, counselling and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Before his diagnosis, Basharat’s experience of MS came through caring for his patients. Today, he understands the condition from a very different perspective.
Basharat speaks openly about the importance of funding and continued support and generosity for a charity like Revive so that others can access the same MS specialist help and support that isn’t available elsewhere.
Basharat’s story is a moving reminder that no one should have to face MS alone. Every day, people come to Revive MS Support looking for support that helps them stay active, maintain their independence, and navigate the challenges that MS can bring. With your support, we can continue providing specialist physical, emotional, financial and social support to people living with MS across Scotland.
If Basharat’s story has inspired you, please consider making a donation today and help ensure more people can access the support they need to keep fighting.
