Community support
Established in 1953, The MS Society, Northern Ireland is an organisation that cares and is committed to making a real difference to people living with MS. With this in mind our services are continually being reviewed and developed to meet the needs of our client group.
For more information contact:
Samantha McConnell NI Regional Development Manager
Claire MacNamara Eastern Area Development Officer
Clare Watson Northern Area Development Officer
Susan Carey Southern Area Development Officer
Terry McNamee Foyle Development Officer
Some of the ways we can help you…
Samantha McConnell NI Regional Development Manager
Claire MacNamara Eastern Area Development Officer
Clare Watson Northern Area Development Officer
Susan Carey Southern Area Development Officer
Terry McNamee Foyle Development Officer
Some of the ways we can help you…
Accurate and relevant information
We produce publications on all aspects of living with MS.Counselling
A counselling service for people affected by MS will be provided at the Resource Centre, 34 Annadale Avenue, Belfast BT7 3JJ. The service will be provided by Peter McCormick from McCormick Holistic. The service will commence on Friday 30 April and will operate on an appointment basis. The service will be available on the last Friday of every month. If you are interested in accessing the counselling service please contact Samantha McConnell on 028 90802802.Confidential support
If a person has been newly diagnosed or needs extra support, contact the Society. We can provide confidential advice and help on all aspects of MS. This service also extends to the family.Network of support branches
Fifteen local branches are run largely by volunteers with personal experience of MS. They offer a variety of activities, support and information.Campaigning for care and equality
We are the recognised first point of contact for the press and media on MS in Northern Ireland. The Society continuously campaigns for improved quality, equality and accessibility of service.Benefits advice and financial assistance
The Society provides a signposting service for advice on benefits and also small amounts of financial assistance through our Individual Support Grant procedure.Complementary therapies
The Society has a part-time Complementary Therapist who provides service three days per week in our resource centre in Belfast. We also provide other therapies in a number of branches throughout the province.Holiday provision and advice
Holiday provision at SHARE Holiday Village and advice on accessible holiday schemes.Research
Medical and appliedBefriending Service
We are currently developing a Befriending Service. We hope this will prove to be a useful resource in helping people newly diagnosed with MS.For further information contact Samantha McConnell