No More Dreaded 500 Metre ‘Walk of Shame’ For Kiwis With MS?
Media Release No More Dreaded 500 Metre ‘Walk of Shame’ For Kiwis With MS? A six year battle to allow multiple sclerosis patients continued access to vital funded drug treatments may soon be over, with news that Pharmac is finally considering extending its points-based system for patients with more developed disease. “After years of persistent […]
Announcement: PHARMAC consultation: proposal to widen access and transition the process for funded access to multiple sclerosis treatments
Pharmac have released public consultation on a proposal to widen access to funded multiple sclerosis treatments and transition access from the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Assessment Committee (MSTAC) Panel to a standard Special Authority. Please follow this link to read the proposal and recommended changes to the Special Authority for access. Your Feedback is Important […]
Can you spare 10 minutes to help us capture the impact of the MS Brain Health initiative?
MS Brain Health are running a survey to capture the value of their work on individuals in developing their approach to MS care – both in terms of personal impact and the wider health and care environment. If you are aware of the project and feel it has had an impact on MS care, then […]
Let’s celebrate our MS support networks!
Let’s celebrate our MS support networks! We are collecting stories for World MS Day 2021. The ongoing pandemic has made life with MS difficult for many. Despite the circumstances, the global MS movement continues to share powerful stories of hope and connection. We want to showcase the MS support networks that have created shared moments […]
2020 NZ MS Research Trust Webinar Series – Recordings now available
These webinars cover the latest in MS research. Highlights include Dr Wallace Brownlee, who dialled in from London to update us on HSCT treatments for MS, and Justin O’Sullivan speaking to the latest local research on genetics. Also Dr Ernie Willoughby updating us on COVID and MS, and Dr Jennifer Massey and Dr Richard Doocey […]