MS Support Groups

The MS Society has 3 National support groups: Asian MS, GLAMS and Mutual Support. These groups provide a contact and support network for people who have a shared background, lifestyle or interest. Find out more about the support groups below.
Asian MS

Meaningful Support - The Asian Support Group for Lancashire, Greater Manchester and South Cumbria

The group was formed to raise awareness and bring together people in the Asian community.

We meet up on the first Wednesday of every month between 5 and 7pm at Butterfly Snacks, off Barbara Castle Way, Blackburn BB1 8AB.

It is very informal; just chatting, sharing information and giving a bit of support.

We are also involved in making people aware of MS through information provision and holding events with neurologists and other health professionals.

If you can’t make a meeting but want information or to speak to someone from the Asian community then we are happy to help.

To find out more then either drop by, contact Sarvat Khan on 07759 091 898 or preferably by email at: sarvatjk@mssocietyblackburn.co.uk


Mutual Support

Mutual Support is a national support group for people in the Armed Forces open to all personnel irrespective of rank or grade, whether still serving, ex-serving or a dependant, who have an association with MS.


Glams

GLAMS was founded in March 1996, with the help of the MS Society and is a self-help group of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people with MS.


Highlights

Other Support Groups

Rishon
Rishon Multiple Sclerosis Aid Group is for Jewish people with MS and their supporters.
Tel: 020 8950 9212 or email Rishon

The Shane Project

Support, information and advocacy for African and Caribbean people affected by MS.
Helpline: 020 8805 1579 (Tues: 10am-2pm, Thurs: 6-8pm)

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