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By Judy McKeown, RN (MS Resource Nurse) Sensitivity to heat is a recognized symptom of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).External and internal increases in body temperature alike can cause either a block…

By Judy McKeown, RN (MS Resource Nurse) PHARMAC’s announcement that it will fund two new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis has been described as “a momentous day for thousands of people”…

The Society is tremendously grateful to all the volunteers who braved a chilly and often inhospitable Friday in September to help with our annual Street Appeal. The Street Appeal was…

Our good friends from the Papanui Club will again provide members and their families with a delicious BBQ lunch. It also gives you the opportunity to say farewell to the…

DUO Cookbooks make great Christmas presents… especially for those friends or family members who seem to have everything. We have a number of copies of this popular item for sale…

This year the approaching year-end coincides with the departure of the Society’s highly respected, revered and very long serving Manager, Jenny Boyer. Jenny will be retiring when the Society shuts…

You might qualify for a grant from the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee to pay for the purchase of a vehicle, scooter or other disability equipment. These grants are aimed…

By Judy McKeown, RN (MS Resource Nurse) The demands of driving a car today are greater than ever, particularly in Christchurch, making it even more important for vehicles to be…