What We Do

MS Ireland is the only national organisation providing information, support and advocacy services to the MS community.

Individual and Family Support
Through our case work service our teams of professional Regional Community Workers support the person with MS through the transitional changes that MS, as a disease, presents. Support is also available to the family members in dealing with the challenges they may face as a family unit.

Living with MS programmes
A range of living with MS programmes, workshops and activities are organised throughout the country that are targeted at various groups such as those newly diagnosed, carers, children of parents with MS and health professionals. Programmes include physical therapies, symptom management and information/education seminars.

MS Information Line 1850 233 233
Our confidential information line provides immediate information and support to those affected by MS. The Information Line is open from Monday to Friday 10am– 2pm.

Information
Our information tools include a variety of booklets and information sheets, our website www.ms-society.ie, our MSnews magazine, conferences, seminars and the valuable knowledge and experience of our staff.

The MS Care Centre
The MS Care Centre is Ireland’s only respite and therapy centre for people with MS. It offers short-time respite care, therapeutic services, neurological assessments and many social activities in a homely environment in the suburbs of Dublin.
 
Counselling
Trained counsellors are available to people with MS and their families to explore the issues arising from living with MS.

Voluntary Branches
Our voluntary branches are a support network for people and families living with MS in local communities. They provide a welfare service, access to various therapies and organise various social gatherings.

Research
Our dedicated research fund annually finances a number of medical and social research projects and we regularly update worldwide research information on our website and publications.

Representation
MS Ireland advocates on an individual and collective platform for the improvement in services, resources and policies affecting people with MS.