Policy and Campaigns
Many people with MS are still denied the ability to fully participate in society and find that existing services are not meeting their needs. This is why the MS Society is fighting for better services and a more equitable society for all those affected by the condition.
Campaigns across the UK – read about the work of our UK Policy and Campaigns Team
Here in Wales
Wales is a country of contrasts, not least in its health and social care services for people affected by MS.
When it comes to policy and campaigns, MS Cymru has very clear objectives:
MS Society Cymru works with local MS Society branches to campaign for better services locally, as well as meeting with Welsh Assembly Members to ensure the views of people living with MS are heard and understood in the Senedd.
Here in Wales
Wales is a country of contrasts, not least in its health and social care services for people affected by MS.
When it comes to policy and campaigns, MS Cymru has very clear objectives:
- to raise awareness and understanding of MS and how it affects individuals and their families and friends
- to give a voice to all those affected by MS
- and ultimately, to work towards improved services in Wales for those affected by MS, regardless of where they live
MS Society Cymru works with local MS Society branches to campaign for better services locally, as well as meeting with Welsh Assembly Members to ensure the views of people living with MS are heard and understood in the Senedd.
Key Campaigns
Find out about MS Cymru’s campaign prioritiesPolicy – position statements, parliamentary and assembly work and consultation responses
Lobbying GovernmentFind out about the work MS Cymru does in the National Assembly
Policy position statements
Find out MS Cymru’s official position on key policy issues
Consultation Responses
Find out how MS Cymru has been reflecting the views of people affected by MS in government consultations
Ongoing Consultations
The Welsh Assembly Government is regularly consulting on all aspects of health and social care in Wales. If these consultations are relevant to people with MS or their families then MS Cymru will respond. Current government consulations can be found at new.wales.gov.uk/consultations/healthsocialcare/?lang=en
Key Welsh Assembly Government documents
Read key Welsh Assembly Government documents about health and social care