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MS is unpredictable, so it’s often hard for people with MS to get the best from health care services.
The NHS is the world’s largest health service. Knowing how it works can make a big difference to the care you get.
To get the most out of any appointment with a health care professional, there are a few things you can do both in advance and on the day.
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Care plans and proper monitoring and review can also make a difference.
Find out about getting the best from appointments
When trying to fit the various pieces of the health care puzzle together, it can really help to understand who’s who and what to expect from the various services.
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Find out who's who in health care
Equipment is available from a variety of sources, not just the NHS. Mobility equipment like wheelchairs and walking aids is supplied by hospital based wheelchair service and local wheelchair distribution centres.
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Find out more about health care equipment
If you are not happy with any NHS services, or feel you are not getting the treatments you need, first try to resolve the problem using the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
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Find out more about health care complaints
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