Requests for individual funding can sometimes be used as a means of getting a treatment prescribed that is not routinely offered by the NHS or has not yet been appraised by NICE in England or Wales, or the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) in Scotland.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) research is a very active area. Find out about some of the approaches being taken and the progress so far.

A clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist is a therapist who can help with the impact that MS may have on cognition (thought processes, memory, concentration), thoughts, mood and behaviour.

Mitoxantrone is a chemotherapy drug that is sometimes used as a disease modifying drug (DMD) in MS to reduce the number of relapses a person is experiencing. Although it is not licensed for MS in the UK, it is sometimes used in specialist centres for people with highly active relapsing MS.

Glial cells are the support network for your nerve cells. They provide energy and myelin to allow the neurons to work. Find out more about glia in MS in this A-Z entry.

A range of exercise programmes that you can adapt to your own needs. Developed with a neuro-physiotherapist for people with MS.

Get the most from your health consultation by going prepared with questions to ask and an idea of what you'd like to know.

Counselling is a type of talking or psychological therapy. It involves talking to a trained therapist about your problems and concerns and can involve exploring ways to manage situations. Counsellors provide a safe and non judgmental environment to examine your issues and feelings. Some people with multiple sclerosis find counselling can be helpful to develop techniques to cope with the uncertainties and unpredictabilities of the condition and adapt to any changing symptoms. Counselling may also be of value to those who are close to the individual with MS.

Reflexology is a complementary therapy where gentle pressure is applied to the soles of your feet or your hands. It is used by people with MS, and can improve pain, fatigue and mood.