A shortage of neurology staff in the NHS is preventing people with multiple sclerosis (MS) from accessing cutting-edge treatments, a charity has said. The MS Society said overstretched staff are
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A man with multiple sclerosis, who is forced to choose between paying for a carer or medication, has called on the Government to increase financial support for disabled people who
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A cannabis-based medicine for multiple sclerosis patients has been accepted for use on the NHS in Scotland. Drugs for cancer patients and adult kidney transplant patients are also among those
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The Scottish Ballet has launched a new initiative to help Orkney islanders with multiple sclerosis improve their health and mental wellbeing. The Orkney Islands has the highest prevalence of MS
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Healthcare bosses have apologised for failings after a review found a vulnerable adult with cancer died “with no dignity”, in pain and soiled with faeces in a home said to
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Thousands of people are being “denied” a cannabis-based treatment which can help improve symptoms of spasms, a charity has said. Some patients with multiple sclerosis – which affects the brain
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Sixteen health charities have joined forces to urge the Government to support around 500,000 people for whom the Covid-19 vaccines may give less protection. With most of England’s Covid rules
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Charities representing those with weakened immune systems have expressed dismay that people will be able to ditch face masks in England after July 19. The MS Society and Blood Cancer
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Almost three quarters of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK say they have not had enough information about Covid-19 vaccinations to make a clear decision on whether to
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The first multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trial focusing only on people who cannot walk will start recruiting participants next year. The ChariotMS study will test whether cladribine tablets (Mavenclad), which
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