Ingrid’s Journey in Converting to a Hand Control Vehicle
I always enjoyed driving, be it around town or going further afield and my role for work also required going to meetings out of town. Like a lot of people with MS my legs are the most affected and back in 2022 I thought what would I do if I couldn’t use my feet to […]
A new cane for every outfit!
Annie McManus is no shrinking violet. Her passion for funky clothes and vibrant personality just didn’t sit well with the traditional and somewhat boring and conventional mobility aids. So she set out to find something better. “One of the hardest things for me to process was not only being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis but also […]
Special Authority Criteria Amendment for DMTs
Multiple Sclerosis NZ received several reports from concerned patients regarding the ambiguity of the Special Authority Criteria for DMTs. With the support of Dr John Mottershead, Pharmac were approached for clarification. Concern centred around whether bilateral aids qualify for use for the 100m walk for treatment renewal and qualification. Pharmac have made the following amendment […]