Find out how MS campaigns are making a difference across the UK.
Could you help NICE develop and update the recommendations in the (External) clinical guideline for MS i n England and Wales?
Policy Officer, Jo O’Neill , was in the Scottish Parliament this week to watch MSPs debate MS.
“I want every member who is present to tell the world that they will join the MS Society and fight back against multiple sclerosis” was the message from George Adam MSP, who led a debate in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week.
MSPs used the debate to raise awareness of MS and highlight the struggle many people living with MS face due to ignorance and misunderstanding of their condition.
Happy MS Week! Our goal is to raise £500,000, and five per cent of this money goes towards campaigning for better support for people affected by MS.
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, is Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for MS and a keen campaigner on MS issues.
Do you want to get loud about the issues that matter to you by starting a campaign to improve the lives of people affected by MS in your area?
Then our new local campaigning toolkit is for you! Whether you've got lots of time to spare or a hectic schedule, anyone can campaign to change the lives of people affected by MS. From writing a letter to organising a public meeting, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Big changes are being proposed to the way your care will be delivered, writes Policy Officer, Jo O’Neill .
The last couple of weeks have been really exciting in the world of health policy. But not just in a way that only politicians and policy geeks (like us!) care about: we’ve had some important campaign wins that are likely to have a direct impact on people affected by MS.
Here’s a quick round-up of them ...
Are we the only ones feeling a strange sense of déjà-vu in picking up the papers last week?
The Welsh Government has just launched a (External) major consultation on reforming social care in Wales, and it's vital that we make sure the final plan reflects the needs and aspirations of people living with MS.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has published a crucial report on services for people with neurological conditions , slamming services as inadequate.
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