Our mission at the Chilterns MS Centre is very simple: We engender a sociable atmosphere and offer an opportunity for people with multiple sclerosis to help themselves.

For anyone, the sudden disclosure that something called multiple sclerosis (MS) has appeared in their lives - either because they themselves have been diagnosed, or someone close to them has - will be a major shock generating a need for information, advice and reassurance.

Along with the other Therapy Centres offering assistance to thousands of people with Multiple Sclerosis throughout England and Wales, the Chilterns MS Centre provides a range of drug-free symptom management therapies as well as advice and support for all those with the illness and their families. If we can't help you, we know someone who can.

About 50 new cases of MS are diagnosed each week. It can be frightening to be diagnosed with this potentially debilitating disease. But help is at hand; there are new therapies and DMDs (disease modifying drugs) being discussed and introduced all the time. People newly diagnosed with MS need NOT feel alone.

At the Chilterns MS Centre it is our policy never to turn away anyone wishing to have their condition assessed or someone who feels they will benefit from physiotherapy or High Density Oxygen Treatment. If you just want to chat, that's OK too.

The Chilterns MS Centre was originally a part of Friends of ARMS Ltd. Although we are an independenent charity (No.800853) and limited company (No.2294557) we are also part of MSNTC, Multiple Sclerosis National Centres. We are run by a Board of Trustees.

We have been at our present location since 1988 and we currently have approximately 500 members, including friends & carers. The Centre operates primarily on donations from the members, the general public and corporate charitable funds. In addition the Centre receives some income from PCTs (Primary Care Trusts). The balance is from legacies & endowments.

Our centre has running costs in excess of £350k per annum. In order to meet and exceed them we are constantly fundraising. If you think you can help please go to the Fundraising page.