MS Ireland
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Mission Statement
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is the only national organisation providing information, support and advocacy services to the MS community. We work with people with MS, their families and carers and a range of key stakeholders including health professionals, students and other interested in or concerned about MS to ensure that we meet our goals.
About This Cause
MS Ireland is chiefly a services driven organisation, focused on providing timely, person-centered services that create independence and choice for person with MS and their family. MS Ireland's Services and Work Individual and Family Support Through our case work service our teams of professional Regional Community Workers support the person with MS through the transitional changes that MS, as a disease, presents. Support is also available to the family members in dealing with the challenges they may face as a family unit. Living with MS programmes A range of living with MS programmes, workshops and activities are organised throughout the country that are targeted at various groups such as those newly diagnosed, carers, children of parents with MS and health professionals. Programmes include physical therapies, symptom management and information/education seminars. MS Information Line 1850 233 233 Our confidential information line provides professional information and support to those affected by MS. The Information Line is open from Monday to Friday 10am – 2pm. Information Our information tools include a variety of booklets and information sheets, our website www.ms-society.ie, our MSnews magazine, conferences, seminars and the valuable knowledge and experience of our staff. The MS Care Centre The MS Care Centre is Ireland’s only respite and therapy centre for people with MS. It offers short-time respite care, therapeutic services, neurological assessments and many social activities in a homely environment in the suburbs of Dublin. Voluntary Branches Our voluntary branches are a support network for people and families living with MS in local communities. They provide a welfare service, access to various therapies and organise various social gatherings. Research Our dedicated research fund annually finances a number of medical and social research projects and we regularly update worldwide research information on our website and publications. Representation MS Ireland advocates on an individual and collective platform for the improvement in services, resources and policies affecting people with MS.