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Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Southland

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    MS & Parkinson's Southland is a non-profit organisation that provides ongoing support, education and advocacy for people with MS, Parkinson's, or Huntington's and their support networks. It also aims to educate the general public, employers and health professionals about these conditions and to actively encourage ongoing medical research.

     

    Services Provided

    Information and Support
    • Information on Parkinson's and other Parkinsonism conditions
    • Regular up-to-date information through our national magazine
    • Responsible reporting of recent research and international experiences 
    • Books and audiovisual material
    • Local meetings and education programmes   
    • Activities such as exercise classes and speech therapy
    • Advice on health and welfare assistance available
    • Home visits from a field officer.

     

    Service types

    • Healthy eating education
    • Needs assessment

    Charges

    We offer an annual membership for a small donation to support our organisation. This enables reduced fees for some of our services such as the Erskine Holiday Home where fees do apply. Other services are free. Contact us to find out more.

    Age groups

    • 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
    • Discounts available
    • Fees apply

    Disability Assistance

    • Provision for wheelchair access