Newly diagnosed

Finding information you can trust is important, particularly when you're newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learning about MS can help you take control and feel more secure in what may feel like uncertain times.

These pages give an overview on the topics that people living with MS have told us are the most useful for those new to MS. You can take your time and read the information at your own pace, perhaps starting with the topics that are most important to you.

What is MS?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that causes damage to the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, also known as the central nervous system or CNS.

What happens after diagnosis?

Want to find out more about what happens after you’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)? It all depends on how active your MS is, what treatments are available and what you'd prefer to happen.

Making the most of appointments

Here are some suggestions on how you can make the most of your appointments with health professionals in your MS team.

MS and life choices

Looks at how people make good choices at any time in their lives and puts forward suggestions when making life choices after diagnosis with MS.

Telling people about your MS

When you have just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you will need to think about who to tell, when to tell them and how much to tell them.