Multiple sclerosis
Here you'll find our current definition of the critical illness, additional condition or child specific condition we cover. We've also listed any previous definitions we may have had. With each new definition we've highlighted what's changed from the previous definition.
Current definition
December 2018
Multiple sclerosis – with past or present symptoms
A definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a consultant neurologist. There must have been clinical impairment of motor or sensory function caused by multiple sclerosis.
Change from the previous definition
We no longer require for symptoms to be present, as long as they've been present in the past.
Previous definitions
November 2015
Multiple sclerosis – with past or present symptoms
A definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a consultant neurologist. There must be clinical impairment of motor or sensory function, or a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis supported by findings of clinical objective evidence on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).