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MS & Health related Links	Description
N Ireland MS Society	New site is up & running
Mid-Ulster Branch	Check out Mid-Ulster's webpage
Newry & Mourne Branch	Newry & Mourne Branch are also online now
Cookstown MS site	Cookstown Help & Support Group are now online. Added 06/04/2006
UK MS Society	Prize winning site with information, research etc. & links to branches in GB
New UK MS Society site for young & newly diagnosed	This new website, launched 23/01/2006, is aimed at young people newly diagnosed with MS. It aims to provide information about living with MS, highlight sources of information and support, and send out the message that life doesn't stop when MS starts. It is hoped it will go some way to helping young people understand the impact this unpredictable and challenging disease might have on their lives. Link added: (31/01/2006)
Irish MS Society	Irish research, perspective, information & personal profiles of people living with MS.
US National MS Society	Another excellent site including on-line access to a video of a major conference in October 2000 which focussed on three main areas - drug treatments/ remylination / environmental triggers. The transcript can also be downloaded and read separately
Federation of MS Societies	International Federation of MS Societies - well worth a visit! Includes free online access to bi-annually updated book assessing effectiveness of huge range of treatments - also provides access to huge section on research and advice and discussion on managing symptoms.
Accelerated Cure Project	Also known as Boston Cure Project, this non-profit company is dedicated to curing MS by determining its causes. Founded by Art Mellor when diagnosed with MS & his neurologist, Dr Vartanian in 2001, it is now a national company pursuing it's goals in accordance with it's "Cure Map". Link added: 08/02/2006)
PatientsLikeMe	PatientsLikeMe is a unique treatment and outcome sharing community for people with life-changing diseases. It was launched in 2006 for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients and has recently expanded to include Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. You can search for a particular treatment or symptom to find out the experience of over 2,300 patients. You can also join (it's free) and add your own treatments and symptoms to the database. Many of the contributors give permission for their individual details to be made public and these can be accessed on the site.Link added: 13/09/2007)
Canadian MS Society	Contains large databank of information & research. Includes page of personal profiles.
Australian MS Society	Australian research, perspective & information
This is MS	An independent research news & community site without company grants, medical center affiliations, or advertisements, privately funded by individuals interested in fighting MS. Link added 06/04/2005
All About Multiple Sclerosis	UK based informative & interesting site created and maintained by people with MS for people affected by MS. Includes MS news, MS information, personal experiences and contributions by people with MS
Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre	The MSRC is a UK charity committed to supporting anyone affected by MS through access to unbiased information and advice. Their approach is to encourage individuals to make choices that are appropriate to their daily lives. (Posted: 25/06/2008)
UK MS Society Tissue Bank	The background, aims & details of the tissue bank. Potential donors invited to register for a donor card.
BMJ Best Treatments Site	An impressive new website from the British Medical Journal that rates thousands of health and medical treatments, based on clinical evidence of how well they work. Link added 24/05/2006)
Belfast Centre for Independent Living	Promotes principles of independent living and advises on using Direct Payments.
Help with Decisions on Disease Modifying Drugs	A new site provides factual information to help people make decisions that are best for them. It describes the mechanism of MS with diagrams and the various treatments in clear language. It includes video of the process of self-administered injection treatments . Established by consortium including UK MS Society.
Motability	Excellent official site with information on schemes for wheelchairs, vehicles, adaptations and lists of suppliers, prices etc.
Research & Information	Vast databank of research & information on MS
Personal MS Websites	Site hosts links to personal websites of people with MS - mainly Canadian or US
Medlineplus	First class health information site provided by the US National Library of Medicine
Ulster Cancer	The Ulster Cancer Foundation site
NHS	Nationa Health Service site.
UK Health Information	Government sponsored site with general health information.
Department of Social Security	Official government site with information on the range of state benefits for pensioners, disabled, carers. workers, young etc.
Government public services site	An excellent Government portal site with access to an amazing amount of information on all public services Recent addition (01/11/2005)
Alzheimer's Organisation	A UK organisation that supports persons with Alzheinmer's & dementia disease, their families & carers
Carers National Association Northern Ireland	Contains information on carers' benefits, campaigns, advice pamphlets, links to other related sites etc. It welcomes contact from any person or organisation involved in caring

Local Community Links	Description
Citizens' Advice Bureau	Derry Citizens' Advice Bureau website
Samaritans	Samaritans' Derry Branch - contact information
LSP Community Directory	An electronic version of the Local Strategy Partnership Community Directory is available to download in PDF format. It can then be searched for details of local organisations.
WELB	Western Education & Library Board Site
NI Libraries site	Stock can be searched for titles & loans can be renewed at the site with pin number
Millennium Forum	Millenium Forum site
Waterside Theatre	Waterside Theatre site
Derry Journal	Derry Journal can be accessed online
Mencap	A UK organisation with a local office that supports children and adults with a learning disability, their families and carers.
WEA	The Workers' Educational Association is an independent organisation with a local office that provides community based education across Northern Ireland.
U3A Foyle	A local voluntary organisation that provides educational courses, recreational activities and social events for people at least 50 years old.
Trust Caring & Nursing Agency	Local private agency providing caring & nursing services. Link added 27/02/2006

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