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Impact of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms (IMSS) Survey
European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP) alongside 25 national MS Societies and with the support and leadership of MS experts across Europe, will be leading on this research project titled Impact of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms (IMSS) survey to shed light on the symptoms of MS, their prevalence and severity and how they are being managed across Europe.
2023 National Annual Awards
Applications are now open for MS Ireland's annual awards. Nominate someone special today.
24th Annual General Meeting (63rd AGM since MS Ireland’s foundation)
To be environmentally conscientious and to reduce unnecessary costs, MS Ireland is now able to send AGM notices to our members by email since the passing of our Constitution in 2016. However, we need our members consent to the furnishing of the accompanying AGM financial documentation via our website instead of by post. To allow us to do this please complete the approval form here and return to Alice McKeon, MS Ireland, National Office, 80 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4.
Join University of Strathclyde Research Study
How common are communication problems in progressive motor conditions and what impact do they have on people's lives.
Faces of MS Campaign
We know that MS impacts those living with it in different ways and there are over 9,000 people living in Ireland living different lives- NO TWO PEOPLE LIVES ARE THE SAME. This project aimed to highlight this and challenge some of the misconceptions about MS and what people living with MS look like.
Print Media during World MS Day
We had some brilliant ambassadors sharing their stories on what life is like living with Multiple Sclerosis. We have a selection of national, regional and online coverage below.
Octopus Trial
A new trial in the UK is aiming to accelerate the speed at which medications could be tested to establish their effectiveness as secondary progressive MS treatments.
Media TV and Radio during World MS Day
World MS Day took place on Tuesday, 30th May. MS Ireland was represented on television and radio. We had some brilliant ambassadors sharing their stories on what life is like living with Multiple Sclerosis all of which you can listen back below.
The Unspeakable Bits Webinar on 29th June "Medical Cannabis & MS"
The MS Ireland Unspeakable Bits Webinar on Thursday, 29th June at 8pm is called “Medical Cannabis & MS”. We will have an expert panel to discuss the development of medical cannabis and the increasing interest in its potential within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors and the MS community. Register for free in advance for this webinar here