For Successful Success Plan – Multiple Sclerosis Society:

An innovative scheme piloted in Surrey and Sussex, the first of its kind in the country, has had a positive impact on the lives of people in the region with multiple sclerosis.

Support relapse service, launched last summer, aims to support people with MS relapse conversion, a condition where symptoms unexpectedly arrive (relapse), followed by periods of improvement (remission).

This pilot scheme works by giving everyone with MS a lump sum capacity (£ 750) which can then be spent on any means of support when they have relapsed or worsened their symptoms.

This can range from paying for taxis to medical appointments to hiring cleaners to clean the house when you are physically unable to do so.
Tania Woodward, 31, of Eastbourne, was one of the patients, MS,, involved in the new scheme, and I found it tremendously helpful:

“I have been sick with MS for a few years and suffer from relapses, where I feel symptoms such as fatigue, nerve pain in the hands of the upper body or muscle cramps.For me this scheme has been so valuable, because I know that there is no need to worry about the lack of It’s enough money when I have a relapse, and I can get practical help if I need to. ”

Jointly administered by the East Sussex County Council, the MS Society and WELbeing, the project will run until the summer of 2010, as part of a comprehensive goal to promote independent living for people with MS and give them a sense of security when suffering relapse symptoms.

Kathryn Phillpott, MS in community service responsible for the development of Sari Sussex said: “This project is the first of its kind to be tested so it is, the learning curve for us to learn the best ways to provide this kind of support flexibly.
“The response from the scheme so far is very positive, and that lies in his approach – it’s not about what they spend their money on, but how it helps them deal with relapses and worsening symptoms.”

There are currently 12 people on the plan, supported by a local Master Nurse Specialist or Psychologist Research and WELbeing 24-hour helpline.

At the end of the plan will be formalized, reviewed by the MS Society and independent researchers.
Source of Multiple Sclerosis Society.