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Find out how MS campaigns are making a difference across the UK.
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Help influence MS treatment and care
Posted on 15 May 2012 at 11:37AM by Chloe George
Could you help NICE develop and update the recommendations in the clinical guideline for MS in England and Wales?
MSPs join the fight back!
Posted on 04 May 2012 at 12:30PM by joneillPolicy 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.
Five reasons to join the MS Fightback this week
Posted on 01 May 2012 at 1:02PM by hayleycampaigns
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.
Leading the MS fight back in Parliament
Posted on 26 Apr 2012 at 3:11PM by hayleycampaigns
Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle North, is Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for MS and a keen campaigner on MS issues.
Local campaigning toolkit: out now!
Posted on 11 Apr 2012 at 5:38PM by hayleycampaignsDo 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.
Have your say on changes to care in Scotland
Posted on 10 Apr 2012 at 3:03PM by joneill
Big changes are being proposed to the way your care will be delivered, writes Policy Officer, Jo O’Neill.
Health wins for people with MS
Posted on 03 Apr 2012 at 1:34PM by hayleycampaignsThe 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 ...
Faking it?
Posted on 22 Mar 2012 at 1:54PM by hayleycampaigns
Are we the only ones feeling a strange sense of déjà-vu in picking up the papers last week?
New blueprint for social care in Wales
Posted on 20 Mar 2012 at 11:25AM by Joseph Carter
The Welsh Government has just launched a 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.
Take action: the neurology services you deserve
Posted on 16 Mar 2012 at 11:51AM by Chloe George
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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