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Local support

Up and down the country, our local groups are on hand to provide friendship, support and information about MS. We also run research information days and events where you can learn more about living well with MS.
Find out about the support local groups can offer

Local support during the coronavirus outbreak

Alhough our local groups can't meet face-to-face right now, some have taken their catch ups, support service, coffee mornings and exercise classes online or by telephone.

Enter your postcode in the search box below to find your nearest local group or wellbeing session.

Events moving online

We’ve had to pause our local research and information events. But you can join us online for interactive information webinars, virtual wellbeing and time to chat sessions.

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Find support near you

We can't meet face-to-face right now. But there's still lots of ways to connect with people near you who understand what life's like with MS.

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Wellbeing hub

Across Scotland

Your MS Wellbeing Hub is a one stop shop for the information and support you and your family need to live through the COVID-19 crisis in Scotland.

Explore our wellbeing hub
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The Lanarkshire Project

Lanarkshire, Scotland

Working with our Lanarkshire Local Group and local health professionals to offer self management support to people with MS.

Read about our Lanarkshire Project
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My MS, My Way: Tayside

Tayside, Scotland

My MS, My Way: Tayside is here to give you information and emotional support from the point you're diagnosed with MS.

Read about My MS My Way - Tayside
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Mind My MS

Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland

Mind My MS is a new Big Lottery funded project for people living with MS in the Mid and East Antrim area to help improve emotional wellbeing through counselling, mindfulness, and social meet ups.

Read about Mind My MS
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Improving Quality of Life for people with MS

Bolton, Salford

We're here to support people with MS in Manchester to improve their emotional wellbeing and financial security.

Read about our service in Manchester
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My MS, My Rights, My Choices / Fy MS: Fy Hawliau, Fy Newisiadau

Across Wales

Free support for people living with and affected by MS in Wales. Cefnogi am ddim i bobl sy'n byw gyda ac sy’n cael ei effeithio gan Sglerosis Ymledol (MS) yng Nghymru

Read more about support in Wales

Other ways to get support

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Need to talk?
Our MS Helpline gives emotional support and information to anyone living with MS. We’re here Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm except bank holidays.
Contact the MS Helpline
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Prefer to chat online? 
Our online forum is a welcoming space for you to share experiences and get support from thousands of people who understand life with MS. Say 'Hello' today.
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Take things at your own pace 

Download our information booklets to find out about a huge range of topics while you relax with a cup of tea.

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Urgent appeal

We don’t want anyone in our MS community to feel alone during this crisis. And that means we need your support.

We’re rapidly expanding our services and tailoring them so anyone who needs us can get help online or over the phone.

Our MS Helpline has seen a big increase in calls - we want to answer every single one.

Will you help us be there for everyone by making a donation?

Donate now to support people with MS through this crisis

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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