Support groups
It may be helpful to discuss issues relating to multiple sclerosis, treatments and management of symptoms and life spent living with the condition with other people with first hand experience of MS. Some people like to meet other people with MS to discuss issues face to face, whilst others are more comfortable with the distance provided by talking to people online.
MS Trust links
Online support groups
A page of links to some of the online support groups, Facbook pages and blogs set up by and for people with MS.
Map of MS services
Support groups listed on the map of MS services. Please suggest further groups for the map
Blokes talking
An Open Door article written by a member of a support group for the partners of women with MS.
Other sources of information
MS Society branches
The MS Society has more than 340 branches around the country. Branches provide a local focus for both members and non-members.
MS Therapy Centres
MS Therapy Centres are local charities that provide a range non drug therapies for people with MS. Many have a drop in centre or support group activities.
MS Therapy Centres (Scotland)
Represents most of the therapy centres in Scotland.
Revive MS Support
Operates an independent MS Therapy Centre in Glasgow and MS outreach clinics throughout the west of Scotland.
Action MS
An independent organisation providing support to people with MS in Northern Ireland.
Mutual Support
An informal group for any member of the armed forces irrespective of rank/grade who have an association with MS, especially the newly diagnosed. Run by people who have experience of MS that has been formed to act as a centre for support, information and advice.