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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
01 May 2025
Lead MP
Responding Minister
Ashley Dalton
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NHS
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At a Glance
raised concerns about multiple sclerosis awareness week in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Government Response
Ashley Dalton
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Government Response
This Government want to ensure that every person with multiple sclerosis receives high-quality healthcare. During MS Awareness Week, the House is updated on work under way to support service improvement and better care for patients in England. The NHS programme aims at rebuilding the health service and delivering better care, focusing on faster diagnoses, better co-ordinated care, and improved access to specialist services. Products like the RightCare progressive neurological conditions toolkit offer practical guidance to improve MS care. Service specifications are updated, defining standards of care expected from organisations funded by NHS England for MS patients. The Government established the Neuro Forum to address gaps in treatment and drive improvements in neurological health across the UK. NICE expanded the use of drugs such as cladribine (Mavenclad) and ublituximab (Briumvi), estimated to offer treatments to about 2,000 patients over three years. The Department supports research into neurological conditions through NIHR, spending £72.9 million in 2023-24. Through the NHS 10-year health plan, more care will be provided in the community and technology use increased for people with long-term conditions such as MS.
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