Local Information and Support Programme
The Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to supporting health and social care professionals to reach people newly diagnosed with MS.
Through helping you acquire information display and provision equipment we want to make sure that every person who is diagnosed with MS has immediate access to the latest information and local support.
See below further information on:
Through helping you acquire information display and provision equipment we want to make sure that every person who is diagnosed with MS has immediate access to the latest information and local support.
See below further information on:
- What help is available from the MS Society?
- How to apply for a grant?
- Examples of what successful applicants have asked for
- Additional information and support
What help is available from the MS Society?
The Local Information and Support Programme can provide set-up grants of up to £1,000 to help provide information about MS in the following settings:- Where people receive a diagnosis of MS, or where newly diagnosed people are followed up after the initial diagnosis.
- Where people affected by MS are in regular or formal contact with specialist health or social care professionals: community centres, rehabilitation centres.
- Where health and social care professionals run awareness or information outreach activities.
- MS National Therapy Centres.
Applications are invited from health bodies, and collaborations with MS Society branches will be particularly welcome.
How to apply for a grant
- See the guidance for application and complete an application form using Application form and guidance (241 kb) and return signed to the MS Society Local Information Services Coordinator.
- Examples of display stands and suppliers details (225 kb)
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- for examples of most used display and exhibition stands and details of display and electronic equipment suppliers.
There are two grants reviews per year.
The MS Society will continue to supply our free, award-winning publications on request, and work with you to develop the services. However, this programme cannot provide funding for on-going running costs.
Examples of what successful applicants have asked for
- Display equipment for holding MS Society leaflets and local information
- Computer equipment for providing internet searching facilities for people with MS
- Exhibitions boards for MS displays in hospitals and at clinics and exhibitions
- Resources for people with MS
For more information and support contact the MS Society Local Information Services Coordinator (LSIC) on 0208 438 0705 or at infocentrescoord@mssociety.org.uk
Additional support
See the Information Services section for more information on support and resources available:- Publications(for order and download)
- Local Information services
- Library services
- Bi-monthly newsletter: contact the LISC to be added to the mailing list or visit our website for previous issues
- Awareness events: webcast of health professionals interviews followed by a week long interactive Q&A session with the expert answering your questions. Visit our Events page for upcoming talks and our Awareness talks page for current and previous events.
- The MS Society can advise on accessible equipment and premises.
- The MS Society’s branches and local representatives may be able to provide volunteers to support people affected by MS and also to develop and maintain information.
