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Search for booklets and factsheets on MS symptoms, treatments and practical issues, as well as information for family, friends, carers and young people.

Browse our library to download digital copies of all of our information resources, or visit our online shop to order physical copies.

Cannabis and MS (factsheet)

Cannabis-based medicinal products could help thousands of people with multiple sclerosis. This factsheet looks at how cannabis might help with MS symptoms, what the law says, and how to access treatments.

Pain and unpleasant sensations (booklet)

Pain is a common symptom of MS. It's a hidden symptom, as people can't tell by looking at you if you're in pain or not.

Just diagnosed – an introduction to MS (booklet – English)

This booklet is for you if you've either just been, or are in the process of being, diagnosed with MS.

Managing your relapses (booklet)

Most people with MS are diagnosed with relapsing MS. This booklet explains what a relapse is, and how relapses can be treated and managed.

MS and your bowels (booklet)

Bowel problems are a common symptom of MS. If you are experiencing problems, you are not alone.

Mindfulness as a way to cope with a long term condition (booklet)

Mindfulness as a way to cope with a long term condition

Motoring with multiple sclerosis (booklet)

Driving and getting around independently is a lifeline for many people affected by MS. It is also vital for some people's employment as well as just general getting around.

MS and your bladder (booklet)

Bladder problems are common in MS, but there is usually something that can be done to help.

MS and your emotions: understanding and dealing with your feelings (booklet)

Depression and emotional symptoms of MS often go undiagnosed.

MS in the UK (report)

We estimate there are over 130,000 people with MS in the UK, and that nearly 7,000 people are newly diagnosed each year.

MS in the workplace: an employer's guide (booklet)

This booklet provides information for employers on employees affected by MS. It also has helpful information for health and social care professionals who work with people affected by MS.

My child has MS - a guide for parents (booklet)

This booklet should help answer questions you may have as a parent of a child with MS. It covers your child's care and support to manage changes MS can bring.

Natalizumab (Tysabri) (factsheet)

This factsheet gives you more detailed information about the drug than you’ll find on our website pages or in our booklet about DMTs.

Occupational therapy and MS (leaflet)

This leaflet describes how to find an Occupational Therapist and the help they can give.

Our Dad makes the best boats (book)

This illustrated children's book, written by Jo Johnson, is aimed at children under 10 and gives a realistic but reassuring picture of how families deal with MS.

Our mum makes the best cakes (book)

This illustrated book gives a realistic but reassuring picture of how families deal with MS.

PIP - diary template (Word)

You may find this Word template useful to fill in as a log of your symptoms. The diary can be very helpful to refer to during your PIP assessment.

PIP - diary template (PDF)

You can print off as many of these sheets as you like to fill in by hand and use as a log of your symptoms. The diary can be very helpful to refer to during your PIP assessment.

Posture and movement 1 - an introduction (factsheet)

This factsheet has information and tips for those who assist or support someone with MS and is designed to help those who are generally fairly mobile, but who at critical times might want assistance.

Posture and movement - moving well with MS (factsheet)

This factsheet aims to help those who are generally fairly mobile, but who at critical times might want assistance.

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