We are here for people affected by multiple sclerosis!
MS-UK is a national charity formed in 1993. Around 130,000 people in the UK or one in every 500, with about 130 people diagnosed every week on average.
In the news
Proteins which block remyelination in MS discovered
Proteins which block remyelination in MS discoveredPublished 29 June 2022 Proteins called tenascins block the body’s ability for remyelination, a study on mice has revealed. Remyelination – the growing back of the myelin sheath that surrounds the nerves and was damaged by multiple sclerosis (MS) – is considered the holyErectile dysfunction three times more common in MS
Erectile dysfunction three times more common in men with MSPublished 28 June 2022 A recent study has found that erectile dysfunction is around three times more common in men with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in healthy men. Sexual dysfunction affects an estimated 40-80% of female MS patients and 50-90% ofLarge number of immune cells in blood linked to MS
Large number of immune cells in blood linked to MSPublished 22 June 2022 Having a large number of immune cells in the bloodstream may increase a person’s likelihood of getting multiple sclerosis, a new study has found. One type of immune cell in particular, natural killer (NK) cells, was found
How you can donate
MS-UK is here for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), to empower them to live healthier and happier lives by improving the understanding of MS and providing support where it is needed most.
We put people living with MS at the heart of our work and your generosity ensures we can continue to provide high quality, professional services such as our helpline, counselling service and our magazine.
Your donation will make sure we are always here to support people to have choice, control and independence. Thank you for helping us be there for people affected by MS, today and in the future.
