Multiple Sclerosis - South Canterbury

> Carer Support, Condition Specific, Counselling Services, Needs Assessment, Total Mobility

SCMS are a non-profit organisation that provides on-going support, education and advocacy for people with MS and their support networks. They aim to educate the general public, employers and health professionals about MS and to actively encourage on-going medical research. On their site you can find information, education and support to assist those with MS and their support networks to achieve their full potential in South Canterbury.MS Society Field Workers provide on-going support to people with MS by:

working with people newly diagnosed with MS on a one-to-one basis
offering up-to-date knowledge of MS and its management
providing advocacy and support
offering counselling or referrals to appropriate agencies
supporting partners, carers, families, friends, health professionals, employers and workmates
facilitating groups for people newly diagnosed and their partners, carers, children, workmates
offering assessment facilitation
providing social contact with other people with MS, on either a group or individual basis
liaising with other services such as home-based care providers, community health services, counsellors, health professionals and Income Support to coordinate client needs carrying out assessments for total mobility.

Empowering people with Multiple Sclerosis, to lead independent, active and fulfilling lives as they are able.

Region: Canterbury

Access Needs: Multiple Sclerosis