Health Professionals News
MS nurse wins top award
31 January 2012
The MS Trust would like to congratulate Debbie Quinn, MS specialist nurse based at Isebrook Hospital in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, who has been awarded the honoured title of Queen's Nurse from the Queen's Nursing Institute.
MS Trust annual conference, 04 - 06 November 2012
30 January 2012
Clinical trial for secondary progressive MS
27 January 2012
A phase III trial, Ascend, involving 850 people in 15 countries will investigate the effectiveness of natalizumab (Tysabri) in secondary progressive MS.
All beta interferon drugs now licensed for CIS
26 January 2012
The European Union has approved interferon beta 1a (Rebif) for the treatment of clinically isolated syndrome (CIS). The move brings Rebif into line with the other beta interferon drugs (Avonex, Betaferon and Extavia) and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone).
Twitter campaign has significant influence on welfare reform process
18 January 2012
Social media has become a powerful tool for disability campaigners
Bladder problems helped by pelvic floor exercises
11 January 2012
New research suggests simple exercises make a big difference
More money for disabled facilities grants in England
10 January 2012
The Government has announced £20 million additional funding for Disabled Facilities Grants in England for the financial year 2011-2012, which ends this April. The money is specifically to help more people remain in their own homes for longer. What's not known yet is how the funding will be allocated among the various councils in England.
Integrating health and social care
05 January 2012
A report by the King's Fund argues that integrating health and social care services is essential to improve support for people with long-term conditions.
Implementation of neurological services remains patchy
16 December 2011
Implementation of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Long-Term Conditions has been poor and lacked clear leadership, coordination, and monitoring information, according to a report published by the National Audit Office.
NHS priorities may provide benefit for people with MS
02 December 2011
The Department of Health has published its new NHS Operating Framework outlining performance targets and financial requirements in England for the year from April 2012. The MS Trust welcomes the fact that the Framework focuses on several issues that could potentially benefit people with MS
15th MS Trust conference underway
13 November 2011
The largest UK conference for health professionals working with people with MS is being hosted by the MS Trust from 13-15 November.
Reducing hospital inpatient stays for people with MS
18 April 2011
The MS nursing team at Northamptonshire Teaching Primary Care Trust have developed a rapid response service to reduce hospital inpatient stays for people with MS.
