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Living with MS

MS is different for everyone. But there are ways to manage your symptoms and live well with the condition.  

This section is full of information to help you manage your physical and emotional health. This includes treatments, therapies, practical support and navigating services.

In this section

MS treatments and therapies

There are lots of ways to manage MS. Find out about drug treatments, diet, exercise and complementary and alternative therapies.

Newly diagnosed

Being diagnosed with MS can feel overwhelming. The first thing to remember is there's a whole community of people here to help.

Home and travel

MS might affect how you do everyday tasks at home, or when getting about. Gadgets and aids, adaptations, support and planning can all help you keep doing the things you want to do.

Working and MS

This section will help you understand what a diagnosis of MS can mean for your working life. There's information for employers, and some practical tools to help you manage your MS at work.

Financial help

Find out more about disability benefits, grants and other financial support for people with MS.

Health and social care for MS

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

What is advanced MS?

Information for people severely affected by 'advanced MS' including symptoms, residential care and end of life care.
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Find support near you

Our local groups are here for you with events and services delivered in person and online. From coffee mornings to online yoga classes – put in your postcode to find out what's near you.

Speak to someone who knows MS

Our free MS Help services are here for everyone affected by MS.

We can provide trusted information so you can understand and manage MS. Personalised support and guidance for everyday living so you can live well. And help you connect with others by finding, growing and maintaining your MS community, in person and online.

You can talk to us in confidence by phone or our new webchat facility from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) and email us any time. Explore our services or start a conversation by visiting our MS Help Hub.

Learn more about MS Help

MS diagnosis survey

We want to hear your experience of being diagnosed with MS. It doesn't matter when that was.

Answering our anonymous, short survey will help us shape the support we give people in the future.

The survey closes on Tuesday 30 June.

Take our survey