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Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society
Community Health Service
Today
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Description
The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society aims to empower people with multiple sclerosis and allied neurological diseases and their families, by providing them with professional support, education, information and skills, to participate actively in the community in ways that are meaningful to them. We offer numerous opportunities to interact and meet with other society members, all held on a regular basis.
Free and confidential information on all things MS - referrals to health professionals and help accessing MSD information/work questions and support. Family/whānau more than welcome to access this service - work with a holistic approach to client care.
Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society can provide assistance to people with multiple sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis Otago works at empowering the people of Otago and their support networks to actively participate in their community.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Services free of charge
Hours
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Mon | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Tue | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Wed – Thu | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Fri | 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Organising respite care, Educational support, Individual assistance, Referrals to counselling services
Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Organising respite care, Educational support, Individual assistance, Referrals to counselling services
- Disability information and advisory services
- Respite
- Transport
- Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme
- Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists
- Organising respite care
- Educational support
- Individual assistance
- Referrals to counselling services
Discussing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and what this means for you, your family and for the future, Knowledge is Power information kits available, Home visits by appointment, Newsletter, Up-to-date information about multiple sclerosis and management of the condition, Discussion about disease modifying therapies, Advocacy and education, Referral to other agencies and allied health professionals, Education & support for partners, carers, families, friends, employers and work colleagues, Facilitating support groups and networks where appropriate, Support for employment meetings, Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Liaising with & helping with applications for other service providers, such as WINZ and home care agencies, Facilitating support groups across the Otago region, Support for lotteries funding
Discussing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and what this means for you, your family and for the future, Knowledge is Power information kits available, Home visits by appointment, Newsletter, Up-to-date information about multiple sclerosis and management of the condition, Discussion about disease modifying therapies, Advocacy and education, Referral to other agencies and allied health professionals, Education & support for partners, carers, families, friends, employers and work colleagues, Facilitating support groups and networks where appropriate, Support for employment meetings, Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Liaising with & helping with applications for other service providers, such as WINZ and home care agencies, Facilitating support groups across the Otago region, Support for lotteries funding
Service types: Advocacy, Family / whānau support, Home support, Information & support, Transport.
- Discussing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and what this means for you, your family and for the future
- Knowledge is Power information kits available
- Home visits by appointment
- Newsletter
- Up-to-date information about multiple sclerosis and management of the condition
- Discussion about disease modifying therapies
- Advocacy and education
- Referral to other agencies and allied health professionals
- Education & support for partners, carers, families, friends, employers and work colleagues
- Facilitating support groups and networks where appropriate
- Support for employment meetings
- Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme
- Liaising with & helping with applications for other service providers, such as WINZ and home care agencies
- Facilitating support groups across the Otago region
- Support for lotteries funding
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
Website
Contact Details
301 Moray Place, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 455 5894
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Mobile
027 889 9035
Email
Website
The office for Otago MS Society and Field Officer are in Dunedin Community House, 283 - 301 Moray Place.
Leave a message and we will get back to you - the answerphone is on an automated system.
Monthly groups are held across the region in Dunedin, Balclutha, Oamaru and bi-monthly in Central Otago. Home visits can be made by appointment.
Bimonthly radio shows on: oar.org.nz - under MS Momentum
On-site training for allied healthcare and public talks for groups available on request.
facebook.com/OtagoMSS/
MS Otago
Dunedin Community House
283-301 Moray Place
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Street Address
MS Otago
Dunedin Community House
283-301 Moray Place
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
283 Moray Place
Dunedin 9016
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