Local Support

MS Society Local Support

The group has MS Support Volunteers who are trained to confidentially offer emotional support, information, help to access specialist services and help to get financial support.

Visit the MS Society website

Kent MS Therapy Centre

A welcoming place, offering a wide range of therapies including oxygen therapy and social activities.

Visit the Kent MS Therapy Centre website

Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team

Helping the recovery of adults with neurological disabilities.

Visit the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team website

East Kent Neuro Rehab Unit

Information for patients from Neurology.

Visit the East Kent Hospitals University website

Disability Assist

Disability Assist is a charity which helps people with disabilities in Kent to live more independent lives. This means having the right support in place and being in control to live the life they choose.

Visit the Disability Assist website

National Support

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Providing the knowledge and confidence they need to feel more in control of their MS today and every day.

Visit the Multiple Sclerosis Trust website

MS Society

They fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights.

Visit the MS Society website

Attend virtual support events

MS-UK

Supporting your multiple sclerosis journey.

Visit the MS-UK website

MS Society Helpline

Delivered by volunteers and MS nurses able to help and guide on benefits, disability law and any issues around your MS. Help and support for carers, friends and family too.

Telephone: 0808 800 8000 Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm

The Brain Charity

Providing practical help, emotional support and more to anyone with a neurological condition

Visit the Brain Charity website 

Young People and MS 

MS Trust 

Information for young people with MS

Visit the MS Trust website

YUMS

YUMS is a private Facebook group for younger minded people affected by Multiple Sclerosis in Kent 

Visit the YUMS facebook page

MS Together 

Providing advice and support to people affected by MS, with a particular focus on those living with MS aged 18 to 35 

Visit the MS Together website

Newly Diagnosed 

MS Society

Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, information on what happens next or how to tell people about your MS, we’re here for you 

Visit the MS Society website

Tech/Assistance

Ability Net

Multiple sclerosis and technology resources

Visit the Ability Net website

Exercise/Therapies

Kent MS Therapy Centre

There are a number of therapies that have proved valuable in combating the symptoms of MS and other long term health conditions.

Visit the Kent MS Therapy Centre website

We are Undefeatable

How to get more active when you have multiple sclerosis.

Visit the We are Undefeatable website

Inclusive Fitness Whitstable

A gym that feels like home

Visit Inclusive Fitness website

MS-UK

Multiple sclerosis online activities.

Visit the MS-UK website

Suzy Bolt

Online, paid for service for those with chronic conditions, multi-disciplinary approach with a focus on deep rest and fun.

Visit the Suzy Bolt website

MS Society

Massage Therapy - held at Inclusive Sport, Whitstable CT5 3SN

Visit the MS Society website

Neuro Heroes

Online, paid for exercise classes for those living with Parkinson’s and MS

Visit the Neuro Heroes website

General Wellbeing

Overcoming MS

Supporting lifestyle choices to take control of your health and wellbeing

Visit the Overcoming MS website

Progressive Forms of MS

MS Society

MS Society’s ‘progressive forms of MS peer group 

Visit the MS Society website

Carers Support

Carers Support East Kent

A charity that provides Carers with the information and support they need.

Visit the Carers Support East Kent website

Crossroads Care Kent

A leading charity supporting unpaid carers in Kent

Visit the Crossroads Care Kent website

MS Society

Supporting family, friends and car

Visit MS Society website

Transport/Driving

Fuel Service

Refuelling app for disabled drivers.

Visit the Fuel Service website

Driving Mobility

Driving and mobility assessment centres, plus numerous satellites and outreaches

Multiple Sclerosis - Driving Mobility

Alternatives to driving - Driving Mobility

Community Transport Services 

Kent Coast Volunteering

Kent Coast Volunteering provides an essential, volunteer-led community transport service for the Dover District, Folkestone and Hythe and Thanet plus surrounding villages.

Visit Kent Coast Volunteering website

Canterbury District Volunteer Centre

Patient Tansport

This scheme is aimed at the provision of a low-cost service utilising volunteer drivers (who use their own car) to transport people to and from medical and social appointments.

Visit the Canterbury District Volunteer Centre website

Red Zebra

CT5 only.

Red Zebra Community Solutions is a non-profit making charity, and the Volunteer Car Service is provided by volunteers who give their time freely. They use their own cars and are DBS checked and referenced. 

Visit the Red Zebra website

Benefit/Financial Help

MS-UK

Benefits and MS

Visit the MS-UK website

Disability Assist

Disability Assist can support you with benefit claims.

Visit the Disability Assist website

Multiple Sclerosis Trust

Grants and financial help.

Visit the Multiple Sclerosis Trust website

Other Useful Information 

MS Register ‘Let’s Make Sense of MS’ 

Ground breaking study designed to increase the understanding of living with MS in the UK

Visit the MS Register website

Shift MS

App providing support, information and community 

Visit the Shift MS website

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