Health and social care

MS is unpredictable, which can make planning and accessing the right care difficult. This section explains more about healthcare, social care and residential care, and will help you get the best support for you.

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Health care in the NHS

MS is unpredictable, so it can be hard for people with MS to get the best from health care services. Understanding how the NHS works can help.

Social care services

Find out about social care, paying for social services, services available, and appeals and complaints.

Residential care

If you’re considering moving into residential care, it’s normal to have concerns. Although some people want to stay in their own home, others find they want the security provided by residential care.

Find support near you

Our local groups are starting to meet face-to-face again. We've made sure any activities can happen in a COVID-safe way. Each group will go at their own pace, and you'll still find lots happening online. From coffee mornings to online yoga classes – put in your postcode to find out what's near you.

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About us

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, volunteers and fundraisers.

We understand what life’s like with MS, and we support each other through the highs, lows and everything in between.

And we’re driving research into more – and better – treatments. For everyone.

Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

Learn more about us