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Drug approved for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis on NHS in Scotland

By The Press Association12th October 2020News Scotland

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved several drugs, including one for a form of multiple sclerosis (MS). The organisation has published advice on the new treatments to be used by

Disruption of regular health and care services ‘impacting vulnerable’ with long term conditions

By Ella Pickover, Reporter6th August 2020News England

Health and care charities have raised concerns that disruptions to services during the coronavirus pandemic are hitting people with serious health conditions. Experts said it is vital patients get the

Charity launch new campaign highlighting desperate shortage of MS nurses

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter26th November 2019News England

Today the MS Trust launches its #fairMScare campaign, aimed at raising awareness about the desperate shortage of MS nurses in the UK. Latest figures show there are now approximately 130,000

Supermarkets failing quarter of a million disabled people with lack of accessible toilets

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor26th November 201926th November 2019News England

Most supermarket chains do not provide fully accessible toilets needed by a quarter of a million people in the UK, research suggests. A new survey of the major supermarket chains,

First cannabis-based medicines approved for NHS use but thousands left in limbo

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor11th November 2019News England

Two cannabis-based medicines have been recommended for use on the NHS for the first time. Epidyolex has been approved for two rare types of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes, while

MS and Parkinson’s toolkit aims to speed up diagnosis and cut hospital admissions

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent16th August 2019News England

A new NHS initiative will aim to ensure faster diagnosis for people with brain and nerve conditions and reduce hundreds of emergency admissions a year. The NHS and seven charities

Campaigners welcome ‘forward-looking’ NHS review on medical cannabis

By Thomas Hornall, Reporter8th August 2019News England

Campaigners have welcomed a “forward-thinking and positive” NHS England review into the use of medical cannabis to treat illnesses like severe epilepsy. The report found “major hurdles” in prescribing cannabis-based

‘Major advance’ could help personalise treatment plans for people with MS

By Nina Massey, Science Correspondent25th July 2019News England

A “major advance” could help doctors personalise treatment plans for people with multiple sclerosis, scientists say. Early MRI scans can predict how the condition will progress, and allow someone to

New multiple sclerosis drug approved after deal agreed between NHS and Roche

By Jane Kirby9th May 2019News England

A new drug has been approved for patients with a rare form of multiple sclerosis (MS) after an agreement was made to lower its price. In final draft guidance, the

Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity

By Tony Diver9th April 2019News England

Benefit cuts for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will cost the Government more money than they save, a charity has said. A report released by the MS Society says that

Tag: Multiple Sclerosis

Drug approved for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis on NHS in Scotland

Charity launch new campaign highlighting desperate shortage of MS nurses

Supermarkets failing quarter of a million disabled people with lack of accessible toilets

First cannabis-based medicines approved for NHS use but thousands left in limbo

MS and Parkinson’s toolkit aims to speed up diagnosis and cut hospital admissions

Campaigners welcome ‘forward-looking’ NHS review on medical cannabis

‘Major advance’ could help personalise treatment plans for people with MS

New multiple sclerosis drug approved after deal agreed between NHS and Roche

Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Multiple Sclerosis

Drug approved for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis on NHS in Scotland

Disruption of regular health and care services ‘impacting vulnerable’ with long term conditions

Charity launch new campaign highlighting desperate shortage of MS nurses

Supermarkets failing quarter of a million disabled people with lack of accessible toilets

First cannabis-based medicines approved for NHS use but thousands left in limbo

MS and Parkinson’s toolkit aims to speed up diagnosis and cut hospital admissions

Campaigners welcome ‘forward-looking’ NHS review on medical cannabis

‘Major advance’ could help personalise treatment plans for people with MS

New multiple sclerosis drug approved after deal agreed between NHS and Roche

Disabled benefit cuts will cost taxpayer more than they save, says MS charity