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Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society

Community Health Service

Today

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Description

The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society aims to empower people with multiple sclerosis and allied neurological diseases and their support networks, by providing them with professional support, education, information and advocacy, 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.

This free and confidential service can be accessed for all aspects of a person's life that affect their MS or is being affected by their MS and can also be accessed by their support networks to enable them to better support the person with MS. 

Staff

MS Otago employs a community connector who works with people across all of Otago.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

You can make contact with our community connector, Katie Burns either by phone or email
027 889 9035
info@msotago.org.nz

Make an appointment

Referral

Walk in

Anyone can access

Mobile community provider

Home visit provider

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Services free of charge

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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 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), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Disability support services

Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Educational support, Individual assistance, Referrals to counselling services

  • Disability information and advisory services
  • Carer support
  • Employment and support
  • Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme
  • Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists
  • Educational support
  • Individual assistance 
  • Referrals to counselling services
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Social and group activities
Information & support
Family / whānau support

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Region

Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago

Website

Contact Details

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The office for Otago MS Society is in Dunedin Community House, 43 Princes Street, Central Dunedin

Monthly groups are held across the region in Dunedin, Mosgiel, South Otago, North Otago and Central Otago. Home visits can be made by appointment. 

Monthly 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/

 

43 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016

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Street Address

43 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016

Postal Address

43 Princes Street
Central Dunedin
Dunedin 9016

This page was last updated at 11:35AM on August 29, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society.