That this House recognises the MS Society's Register and its potential to support a comprehensive package of activities, including the commissioning of MS services, health and social care research and measurement of clinical outcomes; notes that theMS Register represents a world first in joint collection of patient, clinician and routine NHS data; and supports the MS Society's work to set up the MS Register inLondon, Swansea, Edinburgh, Belfast and Nottingham, the five pilot sites across the UK.

That this House recognises the MS Society's Register and its potential to support a comprehensive package of activities, including the commissioning of MS services, health and social care research and measurement of clinical outcomes; notes that theMS Register represents a world first in joint collection of patient, clinician and routine...

That this House congratulates the MS Society on its campaign to uphold the rights of people living with multiple sclerosis, namely the right to quality health care including fair access to appropriate drugs and treatments, the right to personalised care and support, the right to wheelchairs and equipment to enable independent living and the right to support in and out of work, including support for carers; and commends the MS Society for its success in highlighting the impact of this unpredictable and incurable condition.

That this House congratulates the MS Society on its campaign to uphold the rights of people living with multiple sclerosis, namely the right to quality health care including fair access to appropriate drugs and treatments, the right to personalised care and support, the right to wheelchairs and equipment to enable...

That this House congratulates the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Resource Centre and MS Therapy Centre for their outstanding work in supporting people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) across the UK; but notes with concern the results of a recent YouGov survey that revealed common myths and misconceptions among the general public about how MS affects people's lives; regrets that only one in four people know that MS is most commonly diagnosed in people aged 25 to 34 years old and that 40 per cent. of the public were unable to name a single symptom associated with MS; but commends MS Awareness Week, taking place from 27 April to 3 May 2009, for helping to address these misconceptions about the often variable and fluctuating nature of multiple sclerosis.

That this House congratulates the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Resource Centre and MS Therapy Centre for their outstanding work in supporting people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) across the UK; but notes with concern the results of a recent YouGov survey that revealed common myths and misconceptions among the...

That this House supports the 2008 MS week which runs from 21st to 27th April 2008; recognises that the UK has one of the highest prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world and that the condition impacts on all aspects of a person's life; notes the current shortage of effective treatments or a cure for MS; supports the exploration of important new avenues of research into MS and other conditions such as Parkinson's disease and motor neurone disease, including potential developments in the use of hybrid embryos as part of research; and welcomes the MS Society's growing investment in essential research.

That this House supports the 2008 MS week which runs from 21st to 27th April 2008; recognises that the UK has one of the highest prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world and that the condition impacts on all aspects of a person's life; notes the current shortage...

That this House praises Multiple Sclerosis National Therapy Centres (MSNTCs) which offer invaluable assistance to thousands of MS sufferers and their families in England and Wales by providing a wide range of drug-free symptom management therapies, advice and support; notes that MSNTCs are non-profit-making charities which raise about ??6 million annually, which is used entirely to meet their cost; is concerned at the Healthcare Commission's decision to impose charges for inspection of MSNTCs; further notes that these fees will have a very serious impact, making MSNTCs the only non-profit-making bodies charged these fees; further notes that Welsh MSNTCs are exempt from charges; and calls on the Government to review the Healthcare Commission's decision on inspection charges.

That this House praises Multiple Sclerosis National Therapy Centres (MSNTCs) which offer invaluable assistance to thousands of MS sufferers and their families in England and Wales by providing a wide range of drug-free symptom management therapies, advice and support; notes that MSNTCs are non-profit-making charities which raise about ??6 million...

That this House believes that the current understanding of childhood multiple sclerosis (MS) among health professionals is too low and that some are unaware that the condition can occur in children at all; notes that disease modifying therapies are not automatically available to children with MS through the NHS and that there are few specialist services; further notes that childhood MS can have a huge impact on the educational, social and economic outcomes for children living with the condition; and commends the MS Society for its work to improve the care and support available to children with MS and their families.

That this House believes that the current understanding of childhood multiple sclerosis (MS) among health professionals is too low and that some are unaware that the condition can occur in children at all; notes that disease modifying therapies are not automatically available to children with MS through the NHS and...

That this House believes that multiple sclerosis (MS) nurses provide a vital range of specialist services that are not available elsewhere; notes that the MS Society fears that a quarter of specialist posts may be at risk, despite the Government's long-standing commitment to fund their posts and recognises the financial savings they provide to the NHS; and calls upon the Government to do more to renew its original commitment to the role MS nurses play for the 85,000 people living with multiple sclerosis.

That this House believes that multiple sclerosis (MS) nurses provide a vital range of specialist services that are not available elsewhere; notes that the MS Society fears that a quarter of specialist posts may be at risk, despite the Government's long-standing commitment to fund their posts and recognises the financial...