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Back to topA Chance to Talk
The Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts a number of chat forums for people affected by MS.
Asian MS
Caring for someone with MS
Newly Diagnosed and 'limboland'
Have a look, you can read the posts and register to join in.
Contacts
There are many people and organisations involved in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the support of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families and carers.
The purpose of this section is to direct you to who or what you need, whether that is your local branch or the nearest centre with neurological facilities.
Follow the links above to find out more.
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Branches
Local branches of the multiple sclerosis (MS) Society all have support officers and others who may be able to advise on more local issues. Many have websites containing information on local services and events.
They are all directly accessible by following the link to branches and local groups from the home page of this website.
They are all directly accessible by following the link to branches and local groups from the home page of this website.
Crossroads
Crossroads aim to promote, offer support and deliver high quality services for carers and people with care needs.
Visit website
Visit website
Gay and Lesbian MS (GLAMS)
A self-help group of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people with MS.
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Visit the GLAMS Chat Forum
glams.uk@googlemail.com
Visit website
glams e enewsletter (598 kb)
Visit the GLAMS Chat Forum
glams.uk@googlemail.com
Visit website
Hospitals with neurological facilities
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MS Therapy Centres
MS Therapy Centres offer assistance to people with multiple sclerosis throughout England and Wales. There are two MS therapy centres in the WM region. Follow this link for more information on MS Therapy centres
Neurological Alliance
The Neurological Alliance unites charities working to improve the quality of life for all those in the UK living with a neurological condition. Follow this link for more information on the Neurological Alliance
NHS Trusts
Hospital trusts are found in most large towns and cities, and usually offer a general range of services to meet most people's needs. A listing of NHS Trusts in the West Midlands ia available here.
Rainbow of Hope
Rainbow of Hope is a support group primarily for people affected by multiple sclerosis from black and ethnic minority groups.
People of all nationalities are welcome.
jseaborne@mssociety.org.uk
People of all nationalities are welcome.
jseaborne@mssociety.org.uk
Regional committee
Respite care
A list of providers of respite care across the West Midlands Region as listed in the Society's latest respite care directory.
Providers in West Midlands only are available here
Providers in West Midlands only are available here
Strategic Health Authorities
8 Strategic Health Authorities were created by the government in 2002 to manage the local NHS on behalf of the Secretary of State.
Strategic Health Authorities manage the NHS locally and are a key link between the Department of Health and the NHS.
Details of SHAs in the West Midlands are available here.
Strategic Health Authorities manage the NHS locally and are a key link between the Department of Health and the NHS.
Details of SHAs in the West Midlands are available here.
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