Multiple Sclerosis Trust

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust (MS Trust) is an independent, national UK charity that was established in 1993.

The MS Trust works to provide information for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis, education programmes for health professionals, funding for practical research and campaigns for specialist MS services.

The Trust is based in the Spirella Building in Letchworth Garden City.

Information service

The MS Trust provides an Information Service for all people affected by MS (Information Service).

It also publishes a range of books, factsheets and DVDs on aspects of the condition. These include a DVD of exercises led by Mr Motivator.

Campaigns

Campaigning is based on promoting access for people with MS to high quality specialist services

Recent campaigns have included:

  • Supporting MS specialist nurses whose posts are threatened
  • Monitoring the implementation of the NICE clinical guidelines for MS
  • Campaigning for access to licensed symptomatic and disease modifying treatments.

Research

The MS Trust has funded practical research which will improve services and therapies available for people with MS. Research currently being funded includes:

  • University of Bristol, Bone marrow cell treatment for chronic multiple sclerosis[1]
  • Therapists in MS group, Pilates based core stability training[2]
  • University Hospital Birmingham and West Berkshire Community Hospital, A group fatigue management programme[3]

Fundraising

The MS Trust receives more than half of its income from personal donations, legacies and Christmas card sales. The Trust has several ongoing fundraising projects, including parachuting, runs, and overseas treks.

Patrons

  • Edith Rifkind
  • Laurence and Jackie Llewelyn Bowen

Sir John Harvey-Jones was President of the Trust from 2001 to 2008.

References

  1. ↑ "Bone marrow cell treatment for chronic multiple sclerosis". MS Trust website. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "Pilates based core stability training". MS Trust website. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "A group fatigue management programme". MS Trust website. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
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