Multiple Sclerosis affects approximately 100,000 people in the UK, mainly younger adults and many people with MS live in Wales. The MS Society is the main support organisation for people with MS and there are seventeen branches of the Society in Wales. To find the branch nearest to you, contact the MS Society at: MS Society Cymru, Temple Court, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. CF11 9HA or Tel: 029 20 786676 or Fax: 029 20 786677 or email to mscymru@mssociety.org.uk
In addition people with MS can contact The South Wales Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre which offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (also referred to as High Dosage Oxygen Treatment) and has a thriving physiotherapy department. The Centre is located in Swansea and you can contact them via their website at: http://www.mstcswansea.co.uk or by telephone to 01792 701342.
The MS organizations in Wales offer support, information and social activities where people can meet and make new friends. Many social activities such as outings, quiz nights, lunches, drop in centres are all part of the support as are relaxation therapies and financial assistance. The support offered may differ in each branch with reference to social activities but the welfare and information available is excellent throughout.
Many people who suffer with the symptoms of MS reach the situation where they feel that the amount of care that they require to live as independent a life as possible means that they will have to consider moving into residential accommodation. However, this is not necessarily so. Able Community Care, a nationwide provider of live-in care schemes, provides long term, live-in care packages to many people with MS enabling them to remain living in their own home and in their community.
The following feedback is from our clients with MS to whom Able Community Care provides a live-in care service:
"Good communication. Very good carers."
"I like the consistency and dependability that someone is always available as a carer when needed."
"Very pleased with all services given. Carers are very supportive with my needs."
If you think Able Community Care could provide you or someone you know with a live-in care service as an alternative to moving into residential care, call 01603 764567 and ask for Judy Tye who will be happy to have an informal discussion and send you our information pack. Alternatively, please either click here and submit your request online or email to Ablemg@aol.com
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Click here to request a copy of the following free leaflets:1. A public information booklet on NHS continuing healthcare and NHS funded nursing care.2. Care Fees Planning Guide Leaflet. Publisher, Symponia.