Volunteer highlight – Bronagh Scott

We’re very fortunate to have so many volunteers throughout the charity who give their time to support our work, including people who join our Advocacy Partner Panel and lead support groups.  

We’re sharing Bronagh’s story as a “thank you” to her, and to all of you who give your time to us. 

Getting involved with Myeloma UK  

Bronagh was diagnosed with myeloma in 2023, after multiple visits to her GP. At diagnosis her consultant told her: 

“Don’t Google ‘myeloma’, look at the Myeloma UK website for information”. 

Bronagh said:

“This was excellent advice! I found the website easy to use and understand., and information was always factually correct. I got what I needed at the time of diagnosis, and I still go back and look at the website, for example at the travel and insurance webinar”.  

Bronagh had taken early retirement in 2019. Having been employed as a registered nurse and independent patient advocate, Bronagh had an interest in and understanding of patient advocacy, which led her to join the Advocacy Partner Panel.  

Bronagh added:

“It has been good to be part of something positive. The timing of the Advocacy Partner Panel seeking new members worked well for me as I was open to it at that time. I was also involved in recruiting new Myeloma UK Board members in 2025, which was very enjoyable. I was interested to hear what motivated people to apply to be a Board member”. 

Setting up a support group  

Bronagh lives in Northern Ireland and has been keen to set up a local support group for people with myeloma there. In 2025, she connected with other patients, and with support from Myeloma UK, they held an event and drop-in session at Stormont.  

Bronagh explained:

“The purpose was to raise awareness of myeloma in general, and also to launch the new support group. With the help of Myeloma UK, we got the message across and made good contacts”. 

Enhancing her quality of life by giving back 

Bronagh said:

“Volunteering with Myeloma UK has given me a purpose. I could have been caught up by my diagnosis and found it even harder than I did, but the clarity of information from Myeloma UK stopped that from happening. I was open to being a volunteer because of the help that I received as a patient. I wanted to give back to the organisation that had supported me, and I continue to enjoy the volunteering opportunities available.” 

Thank you so much to Bronagh for being our highlighted volunteer! 

To find out more about volunteering with Myeloma UK, please email volunteering@myeloma.org.uk