The Multiple Sclerosis Trust (MS Trust) is an independent, national UK

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that was established in 1993. The MS Trust works to provide information for anyone affected by

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, education programmes for health

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s, funding for practical

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and campaigns for specialist MS services. The Trust is based in the

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Activities

The MS Trust provides an Information Service for all people affected by MS. It also publishes a range of books, factsheets and DVDs on aspects of the condition. These include a DVD of exercises led by

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Campaigns

Campaigning is based on promoting access for people with MS to high quality specialist services Recent campaigns have included: * Supporting MS specialist nurses whose posts are threatened * Monitoring the implementation of the

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based core stability training'' *

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, ''Bone marrow cell treatment for chronic multiple sclerosis'' *

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and West Berkshire Community Hospital, ''A group fatigue management programme''

Fundraising

The MS Trust receives more than half of its income from personal donations, legacies and Christmas card sales. The Trust has several ongoing fundraising projects, including parachuting, runs, and overseas treks.

Patrons and supporters

* Edith Rifkind *

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and Jackie Llewelyn Bowen *

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was President of the Trust from 2001 to 2008. * Roxy Murray

References

* {{Authority control Multiple sclerosis organizations Organizations established in 1993 Organisations based in Hertfordshire Health charities in the United Kingdom