Health care in the NHS

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

Read the latest information about care and support and coronavirus COVID-19

The NHS is the world’s largest publicly funded health service. Knowing how it works can make a big difference to the care you get.

In this section

Appointments

Find out what you should expect from appointments with health care professionals and from longer term NHS care.

Who's who in the NHS

This A-Z list explains the role of some of the MS specialist health professionals you may come across in the NHS

Hospitals can be a regular part of life with MS, especially with advanced MS. If you’re a carer, managing hospital visits can be an important part of your role. And carers sometimes need to go into hospital themselves. What then?

Making a complaint about the NHS

How to resolve problems you may be having with the treatment you're receiving, and how to make a complaint.

Flu jabs, vaccines and MS

The seasonal flu jab can protect you against the most likely kind of influenza each year. It’s free on the NHS to anyone with MS, and their main carer. Arm yourself with the facts about this and other vaccines, so you can make informed choices.

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

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Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

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