News and Events
Find out the latest breaking stories that are of interest to the MS community.The MS Society Press Office offers a comprehensive service to print, broadcast and online media.
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Recent news items
- Swine flu - update
03 Jul 2009If 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 2009New 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 2009New 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.
Events in the next few months
- Awareness Talk on Progressive MS - FULLY BOOKED
Date: 6 July 2009
Location: Hilton Hotel, Timbold Drive, Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes, MK7 6HL - MS Society Information day
Date: 9 July 2009
Location: Homerton University Hospital, Education Centre, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR - AGM 2009
Date: 12 September 2009
Location: Sofietel London, Heathrow - Primary Progressive Information Day (Hinckley 2009)
Date: 3 October 2009
Location: Hinckley Island Barcelo Hotel










