MS is a complex and unpredictable life-long condition. There is no known cause or cure and the impact of diagnosis can be devastating. MS specialist nurses are vital in helping people come to terms with their MS and ensuring they get the care they need - but there are simply not enough. The MS Trust aims to change this by campaigning for better MS resources, providing accredited training for health professionals who work with MS and funding new MS Nurses in the areas where they are needed most.
Changes happening within the NHS mean that the quality of healthcare for the 110,000 people with MS in the UK is being seriously compromised. It is estimated that around 77,000 people live in an area where there are not enough MS Specialist nurses, meaning that many may be missing out on the care they need. MS is also an incredibly complex and unpredictable illness, meaning that a specialist is necessary to deliver individualised care.
The MS Trust now funds new MS Nurses in areas where they are so desperately needed, paying for their training, development and salaries for their first 15 months in post. We also remain committed to the ongoing training and development of all MS Nurses in the UK to ensure that they are able to offer the best possible care for their patients. And we continue to campaign for improved MS resources both at a national level and also by empowering health professionals to do this locally.
The aim of the MS Trust Nurse Program is to ensure people living with MS have access to an MS specialist nurse. That our nurses are trained, well supported and able to cope with a manageable caseload. We now have around 300 MS nurses who are making a real difference to people affected by MS, however, more are needed to ensure no-one is left to manage their MS alone.
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