Our work

Our story

Here for everyone with MS

We're the MS Society, we're a community of people living with MS, researchers, fundraisers, campaigners and volunteers.

We know together we're strong enough to stop MS. And we're working hard to make it happen.

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Our strategy

Our work is guided by our strategy. This sets out what should be better if you’re living with MS in the UK, and how we’re going to get there.

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Our history

Since our first meeting in 1953 we've grown from one friendly group to hundreds across the UK. We've funded world class research and seen incredible breakthroughs in treatments.

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Research

Our vision is a world free from the effects of MS. And we're getting closer. In today’s money, we've invested over £218 million in research since 1956.

Campaigns

Too many people affected by MS in the UK have to fight for the treatments, services, care and support they need. Our campaigns help change that.

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Policies

Everything we do is underpinned by research and informed by experts in MS, policy and research.

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Evidence

Our evidence underpins everything we do. It's one of the ways we can make sure we're using our resources to make the most impact we can.

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Explore our research

We fund a range of projects to understand MS and help us improve diagnosis, treatments and services. Get the latest research news and find out more about the studies we're funding.

Philanthropy

When you invest in us you’ll be joining us on a journey to make sure everyone affected by MS can live life to the full.

Find out more about philanthropic giving

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Get your company involved

Fancy a corporate Cake Break or an executive sky dive? Could your company help to stop MS?

Find out about our corporate partnerships

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Find support near you

Our local groups are starting to meet face-to-face again. We've made sure any activities can happen in a COVID-safe way. Each group will go at their own pace, and you'll still find lots happening online. From coffee mornings to online yoga classes – put in your postcode to find out what's near you.