Equality considerations

Equality considerations

NICE is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination and fostering good relations between people with particular protected characteristics and others.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression and disease-modifying therapies can lead to sustained disability. Women are at a greater risk of MS, and the condition is most likely to be diagnosed in people aged 20 to 40. Disability, sex and age are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. People with MS are automatically protected under the Equality Act 2010.