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Support people with MS

No one should have to face MS alone. Our MS Helpline, online forums and local group support volunteers are here for everyone affected by MS.

They can help with all sorts of things, from providing emotional support to helping people find local services and information to live well with their MS.

Could you volunteer some time to be there for someone, online, face to face, or over the phone?

Ways you can support our community

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MS Helpline Volunteer

Are you a good listener? Our MS Helpline answers roughly 18,000 calls a year. As an MS Helpline volunteer you’ll provide emotional support and help our callers find the information they need.

Find out more about being an MS Helpline Volunteer
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Support Volunteer
Across the UK, our 270 local groups create a sense of belonging, unity and friendship, and deliver services and support for the local MS community. As a support volunteer you’ll use your excellent listening and interpersonal skills to support people with MS, their family, friends and carers.
Search for a support volunteer opportunity near you
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I love to feel I’m helping someone, sometimes just by listening to them, other times by exploring options. It’s rewarding to know someone is feeling just that little bit better after they’ve spoken to you. Kate, MS Helpline volunteer

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Campaign with us

Our campaigns community stands up for the rights of everyone affected by MS. Find out more about what we do and how you can get involved.

Get involved in MS campaigns
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Give in other ways

There are lots of ways to donate or give, from online shopping to thinking of us in your will. Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

Explore other ways to give
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Help your local community

Our 270 local groups are all run by volunteers, people like you who want to do something for local people with MS. Could you use your skills to help your local MS community?

Find out what you can do near you
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Find support near you

From support groups to information events, there's lots of ways to connect with people who understand what life's like with MS.

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