Our consultants run clinics to assess people with MS for disease-modifying therapies aimed at reducing the risk of relapses and worsening disability in the future.
People taking disease-modifying therapies are seen for an annual 20 minute follow-up with an MS consultant, and undergo monitoring with blood tests and MRI scans.
This consultant-led clinic sees referrals from GPs and other neurologists who have suspicion of MS on MRI scan. Further tests might be needed to diagnose MS including MRI, lumbar puncture and electrical tests.
People seen through the diagnostic clinic might be referred on for disease-modifying therapy at the NHNN or at their local MS centre.
People with MS who are not taking disease-modifying therapies may be seen for an annual comprehensive review by a specialist MS nurse for ongoing monitoring of symptoms and wellbeing.
Referral back to consultants might be needed to manage some difficult symptoms, or to reconsider disease-modifying therapies.
The urgent access clinic is held twice weekly and people for rapid assessment of people with a suspected relapse or worsening MS symptoms.
People with advanced multiple sclerosis might have complex needs that are can’t be addressed with an annual review with doctor or nurse.
The MS multidisciplinary clinic includes a combined medical, physiotherapy and occupational therapy assessment.
This nurse-led clinic sees women with MS who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant or postpartum to help make the best decisions for MS treatment in the context of family planning.
Young people with paediatric MS referred from Great Ormond Street Hospital are seen as part of a transition service to adult care.