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MS Helpline 0808 800 8000
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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.

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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 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.

Speak to someone who knows MS

Our free MS Helpline gives emotional support and information to everyone living with MS. We’re here Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm except bank holidays on 0808 800 8000.

We're a mix of paid staff and volunteers, MS nurses, benefits and legal specialists, health and social care and fitness experts. We all know life with MS.

Send us a private message on Facebook messenger. Or send us an email: [email protected]. We're only a click or call away.

Learn more about our MS Helpline services