National Support Group: GLAMS
GLAMS is a national self-help support group for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people affected by MS.
GLAMS can help you meet other gay people in the same situation, offer support, provides an opportunity to share experiences and tackle any feelings of isolation.
“When I found out I had MS I didn't know who to speak to. GLAMS has helped me meet other people with MS who respected my sexuality and recognised it as an important part of my life”
GLAMS offers our members:
“When I was told I had MS I had a lot of questions. Because GLAMS works closely with the MS Society they were able to send me a lot of information and I started to realise that my life wasn't over.”
GLAMS can help you meet other gay people in the same situation, offer support, provides an opportunity to share experiences and tackle any feelings of isolation.
“When I found out I had MS I didn't know who to speak to. GLAMS has helped me meet other people with MS who respected my sexuality and recognised it as an important part of my life”
GLAMS offers our members:
- An information pack to all new contacts
- Produces a quarterly newsletter including a mix of national news about MS as well as news about the LGBT community
- Facilitates social events where LGBT people affected by MS can meet
- Runs Information events with MS specialist nurses, neurologists and other health professionals as speakers
- Runs a website and an active online discussion board
“When I was told I had MS I had a lot of questions. Because GLAMS works closely with the MS Society they were able to send me a lot of information and I started to realise that my life wasn't over.”
How to join
GLAMS membership is free and it is easy to join. Simply send an email with your contact details to glams or contact us using one of the details below. There is also an online form you can fill in on our website. We also offer support to anyone throughout the country who would like to volunteer to set up GLAMS in your area.Contact us
- Call 0208 438 0959 Monday to Friday 10-3
- Send an email to glams
- Write to GLAMS c/o MS Society, MS National Centre, 372 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6ND
