A to Z of MS
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A to Z of MS MS specialist nurses
MS specialist nurses provide specialist clinical advice and support to people with multiple sclerosis. They often act to co-ordinate services for people with MS, referring someone on to a doctor, or a therapist, or other appropriate services.
The number of MS nurses in the UK
Since the mid 1990s significant progress has been made, from three MS nurse posts in 1995 to over 200 today. More are however still needed and considering the number of people with MS, the complexity of its management, and the role of the MS specialist nurse as the case manager it is estimated that at least 300 such nurses are required across the UK. Unfortunately, some areas are still not covered.
Contacting an MS nurse
The map of local services includes links to nurses around the UK.
How to get in contact varies from nurse to nurse. Some operate an open access service whilst others require a referral from a GP or neurologist. Where this is known, the information is listed on the map.