Together with the MS Society I’m calling on people in the South West to nominate volunteers who have made an impact on people living with, and affected by, multiple sclerosis (MS).

Whether that’s through supporting and empowering individuals, or fundraising and influencing on behalf of the whole MS community — we want to celebrate them!

More than 130,000 people live with MS in the UK and without volunteers’ time and energy, it would be impossible for the MS Society to deliver the services and support that it does.

Being an MS Society Ambassador has meant I’ve met so many superstars over the years who have done incredible things to support people like my mum, who lives with MS — and I’m delighted to say I’ll be hosting the first ever virtual Impact Awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 5 at 7pm.

If readers know a volunteer in the South West who they’d like to see get one of six special awards, please visit www.mssociety.org.uk/volunteer-awards

Nominations close on Sunday, August 21.