Recent News items
Swine flu - update
03 Jul 2009
If you have MS and are concerned about swine flu, please visit NHS Choices to read the government’s latest advice, or call the MS Society helpline on 0808 800 8000.
Numbers of people with MS higher than previously estimated
11 Jun 2009
New research released by the MS Society has for the first time revealed an accurate estimate of the number of people living with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK.
MS Society supports national Carers Week
08 Jun 2009
New research launched today (Monday) to mark the start of national Carers Week (8-13 June) shows that almost three-quarters (74%) of carers have reached breaking point due to the pressures of their caring role.
Secretary of State backs MS Society work retention project
02 Jun 2009
Secretary of State for work and pensions James Purnell MP is lending his support to an MS Society-led project designed to help people with chronic and fluctuating health conditions remain in work.
Commissioning Support welcomes new lead
01 Jun 2009
Commissioning Support (CS) is delighted to announce that today (1 June 2009) Sue Thomas has joined the team as Head of CS.
MS Society Scotland announces new Director
29 May 2009
MS Society Scotland this week welcomes new Director, David R. McNiven.
MS Society Scotland supports Shine on Scotland campaign
27 May 2009
The MS Society Scotland has backed a school boy from Glasgow whose campaign aims to seek support for the use of vitamin D in helping to prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Danny Wallace joins global fight against MS
26 May 2009
Former Man Utd star Danny Wallace is helping to shine the spotlight on the condition that ended his career early by joining together with the MS Society to support World MS Day.
MS Societies in UK and Australia provide international research opportunity
21 May 2009
Worldwide collaborative ties among researchers investigating the debilitating neurological condition multiple sclerosis (MS) have been strengthened thanks to the introduction of the first UK and Australian Fellowship Exchange programme.
MS Society calls on Brown to ring-fence stem cell funds
18 May 2009
The MS Society has today called on Gordon Brown to ring-fence funds for stem cell research into multiple sclerosis (MS).










