MS in the Media - 29 November 2019
23 - 29 November 2019
These are links to news stories about multiple sclerosis from the last week that may be of interest to people affected by MS in the UK. The link beneath each item will take you to the original story.
Please note that the MS Trust did not write the original items and does not endorse their content nor any claims made in them.
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Mavenclad eligibility changed
People in England taking Mavenclad no longer need a gadolinium enhanced MRI scan prior to treatment following a change in NICE's guidance.
Source: Pharma Times
MS Trust link: Mavenclad (cladribine)
Move it for MS Nick's story
7 Oct 2021 - 00:00
Nick, was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis at the start of the first lockdown. In this story we talk to him about how he coped with his diagnosis and how running helps him with his MS.
David's diary - Inclusion and diversity, where are we now?
6 Oct 2021 - 00:00
Just over a year ago we published a diary entry about Inclusivity and Diversity at the MS Trust. In this piece we take a look at what's changed since then and what we still need to do.
Flu season 2021
4 Oct 2021 - 00:00
This year is likely to involve a bigger flu vaccination programme in the UK, including for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), due to the circulation of Covid-19 at the same time. Here we discuss who's eligible for a flu jab on the NHS and how to get one.
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Social care problems highlighted
A BBC report included a woman with MS who spent nearly a year in a care home for older people as services weren't available to help her stay at home. She is currently paying for her own care following the sale of her home, but expects that money to run out by Christmas when she will again be reliant on social services.
Source: BBC
MS Trust link: Social care