MS Sufferers Let Down by Services

The video discusses the challenges faced by people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK, highlighting the lack of services and the daily struggles for access to treatments. It features Debbie Purdy's story, who fought for legal clarity on assisted dying and faced denial of a drug that could alleviate her symptoms. The MS Society is promoting a new MS Register to improve research and services, aiming to raise awareness and encourage patient participation during MS Week.

What is the primary goal of the MS Society's new register?

• To track the number of MS patients in the UK

• To promote awareness about cancer

• To improve access to services and treatments for MS patients

• To provide financial aid to MS patients

Why did Debbie Purdy campaign at the House of Lords?

• To clarify the law on assisted dying

• To gain access to a new MS treatment

• To raise funds for MS research

• To promote the MS Society's register

What drug is Debbie Purdy being denied that she believes could help her?

• Aspirin

• Paracetamol

• Ibuprofen

• Sativex

What is the MS Society encouraging people with MS to do?

• Participate in a clinical trial

• Enter their information into the MS Register

• Attend physiotherapy classes

• Donate to the MS Society

What is the expected outcome of the MS Register?

• To increase the number of MS patients

• To shape research and clinical trials for MS

• To reduce the cost of MS treatments

• To eliminate MS completely