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For family and friends - when someone close to you has MS

‘For family and friends – when someone close to you has MS’ is a brand new booklet that looks at the issues for partners, family members and friends of people who’ve had a diagnosis of MS.

It covers common questions and worries, what to say when someone has MS and information for couples and people with children.

The booklet also looks at issues for carers and where we are now with treatment for MS. Each section is full of practical tips, information on where to get support and is illustrated with pictures and quotes from people with MS and their loved ones.

For family and friends - when someone close to you has MS

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