THE Taunton and District Branch of the MS Society is asking people to back their NatWest CommunityForce appeal, which would see the branch receive an impressive donation.

You can help by voting for the group by October 23 – click on the CommunityForce NatWest link on this story.

Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological condition affecting young adults.

An estimated 100,000 people have MS in the UK, but there’s currently no cure, the cause remains uncertain and there are few effective treatments.

Branch chairman Fleur Bale said: “We think this is going to be a really important project, particularly with the proposed changes due to be introduced in 2012 to Employment and Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.

"Many people with MS have hidden symptoms."