Positive Action for Multiple Sclerosis

PAMS Support Group 

(Positive Action for Multiple Sclerosis) 

PAMS is an informal self-help group for anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and surrounding areas.

Our monthly weekday get-togethers in the café of a local garden centre continue and other events may be arranged. See Events Calendar for more information.

Do get in touch by emailing pamsgroup@hotmail.co.uk

or pams.secretary@hotmail.co.uk

Find us on Facebook: PAMS Group Kingston

MS Links:

MS Trust  UK charity, providing information for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis

Shift.MS Social Network for MSers

MS Society "UK's largest charity for people affected by MS"

UK MS Register  " Help make sense of MS - The MS Register is a ground-breaking study designed to increase our understanding of living with MS in the UK. Join the study by completing a series of simple questionnaires "

UK Multiple SclerosisTissue Bank "a facility for people who want to donate their organs to research and a resource for scientists conducting research on the cause and treatment of MS"

The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation  "information resource developed by MS experts worldwide"

MS-UK (formerly MSRC) "MS-UK was established in 1993, and is a national charity dedicated to empowering people with multiple sclerosis to make the most of today, and live life to the full.

We put people affected by MS at the heart of our work. We provide high quality, professional services to support people living with multiple sclerosis, and we listen to people affected by MS"

Myelin Repair Foundation non-profit research organization exclusively focused on developing the next generation of MS treatments—myelin repair

https://realtalkms.com/ MS podcast

Brain & Spine Foundation "The Brain & Spine Foundation is the only UK-wide charity providing information and support for every one of the over 470 neurological disorders which affect 1 in 6 people in the UK."

Other Links:

The Cinema Exhibitors'Association Card a national card to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema

Disability Rights UK  UK disability campaigning organization. They also sell Radar National Key Scheme keys

Shopmobility website includes online Directory of Shopmobility Schemes in the UK, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland

GOV.UK government services and information (has replaced DirectGov)

Disabled Persons Railcard  "The Disabled Persons Railcard is for people with a disability that makes travelling by train difficult."

The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain "over 200 inspiring ideas for fantastic worry-free days out with reviews, hints and tips on some of the UK’s best attractions written by and for disabled people"

An article, written by Claire Hamilton, about grants that are available to help with the cost of home adaptations for people with disabilities:

https://www.stairliftsreviews.co.uk/grants/

Page reviewed/updated 23/10/2024 by pams.secretary@hotmail.co.uk