Recent News items
New report published on social care
12 Mar 2010
A cross-party group of MPs published a report on social care today which criticised the 'party political squabbling and point-scoring' and called for a fundamental reform of the social care system in England to be an immediate priority for the Government.
LDN phase II trial results published
01 Mar 2010
Results of a phase II clinical trial on the safety and effectiveness of low dose naltrexone (LDN) as a symptom-relief treatment for people with MS have been published in the journal Annals of Neurology.
Stanford University halts CCSVI treatments after two serious incidents
01 Mar 2010
Researchers at Stanford University have halted treatments for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) according February's edition of the journal Annals of Neurology.
MS Society contributes to care and support debate
26 Feb 2010
The MS Society attended a conference hosted by the Secretary of State for Health and the Minster for Care Services last week to contribute to further discussions on a reform of the current care and support system.
DPP publishes new guidance on assisted suicide
25 Feb 2010
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has launched new guidance today on assisted suicide.
MS storyline in TV soap opera
19 Feb 2010
The teen soap Hollyoaks is to introduce a new storyline in tonight’s episode which involves a character living with MS.
MS Society launches major Manifesto campaign
15 Feb 2010
Today the MS Society launches its 2010 Manifesto in a serious and high profile attempt to encourage the next Government to act upon MS inequalities.
UK milk has no effect on vitamin D levels
12 Feb 2010
Recent media reports have covered research announced ahead of the American Academy of Neurology's (AAN) Annual Meeting in April which suggested that milk during pregnancy may lower a baby's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life.
Preliminary CCSVI results announced
10 Feb 2010
Researchers who have carried out the first randomized clinical study to determine if people with multiple sclerosis (MS) show signs of narrowing of the veins causing restricted blood flow from the brain have said they are 'cautiously optimistic' following the release of preliminary results.
MP argues Risk Sharing Scheme not fit for purpose
05 Feb 2010
James Gray MP has argued the Risk Sharing Scheme has 'fatal flaws' and is 'hopelessly out of date'.










