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Life with MS

Life with MS can be a challenge for anyone affected - that includes the person with MS, their family and friends. This section focuses on the information, services and suppport for people in Scotland affected by MS. There are links to UK sources too as many issues are the same, no matter where you live.

 Information and support from the MS Society Scotland
We offer a range of services. Find out about: the MS specialists we fund and how they can help; our respite care centre; our individual support grants and courses for people with MS; information events and information team.
 



 Standards for neurological services in Scotland
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland formally published standards in January 2010. These standards will shape what people with MS can expect from health services in Scotland. They cover generic neurological services as well as condition specific services such as MS. Read more


 Common issues
Whether you live in Lerwick or London, there are many common issues for people affected by MS. The UK site for the MS Society as a whole has a lot of information on different topics and further sources of support. They include:



Education, health and social care and legal systems are different in Scotland to the rest of the UK. This means some of the information on the UK pages will not apply to Scotland. If you are not sure, please contact us.




 
 


 MS Society Scotland Branches
Local branches are a key source of support for many

 Improve services for people affected by MS in Scotland
Get involved with our policy and campaigns work

 MS Society Publications
Read online, download or order publications, including dvds, on many topics (link to UK site)

 MS Society Awareness Talks
View filmed talks on the MS Society UK website. Topics include: disease modifying drugs, diagnosis and limboland, and family issues


   
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