Information

The MS Society provides a wide range of information to people with MS, their family, friends and carers, as well as professionals who want to find out accurate, evidence-based information regarding MS.

We have a range of information booklets called the 'MS Essentials' available free of charge. These cover a wide variety of topics including:

• About MS
  
  
• Carers
  
  
• Employment benefits, finances and legal matters
  
  
• Everyday Living
  
  
• Family Matters
  
  
• Health and Social Care Services
  
  
• Research Information
  
  
• Symptoms and Treatments
  
  
• Types of MS
  
  To access the full range of our publications please click here to link through to our UK wide website.
  

 

Local branch support

We have fifteen branches located throughout Northern Ireland providing local help, support, advice and services to all people affected by multiple sclerosis.  

Young people and MS

Support for young people dealing with MS

We want to develop the relationship between young people and the MS Society in Northern Ireland. We would welcome feedback from you regarding issues that you as young person are experiencing. If you have any ideas on how we can further help you by developing our services please contact us.  

Family Support Group

For families affected by MS 

Share Holiday Village

The MS Society in conjunction with the Share Holiday Village operate a supported holiday scheme for people with multiple sclerosis and their carers, family and friends.

Reserve a holiday, we are now taking bookings!  

MS: Eastern Area Young Carers Project

Eastern Area Young Carers Project offers support to children and young people aged 8-18 years, who have taken on a caring role for a parent, sibling or other family member.  This may be due to disability, long term illness.  Care may be direct or indirect, for example assisting with the care of younger siblings.

An individual package of support will be tailored around the needs and wishes of each individual Young Carer.  This may include ont to one support, group work, outings and activities.

For further information or to make a referral please contact:

Eastern Area Young Careers Project on 028 90460500 or email Julia McKeown.  

Community Support

Providing information and advice on all aspects of MS. 

On-line Community

Being able to communicate with other people affected by MS is one of the great benefits of the internet.

Online chat and forums
To maximise the opportunity for online interaction, the MS Society Northern Ireland website links to the main MS Society UK site.

Join the MS Society online community.