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Stories of Impact
“Responsive whenever I make contact, and is proactive in ensuring we can meet.”
“My first infusion of Natalizumab, treatment day, back on the 16th May 2016, Ria gave up her busy work day for me, to sit and support me in Hospital, here I am today still receiving the 4 weekly infusion, JCV virus negative 6 monthly checks, having had no relapses, maintenance a must schedule fitness, diet, rest, Neurology appointments & being social, because of you dear friend, earlier home visits, from your support,& keeping me focus to continue on this Journey.”
“I love how down to earth the community advisor is. She is a wealth of knowledge & help to not only me, but also my wife. We would be lost without her.”
“The Community Advisor has been incredibly helpful when I had some other health issues, and she could advise how to negotiate both my MS and the new issues without them impacting on each other. My MS has a relatively low-level effect physically but I've always felt welcomed, able to be involved and not forgotten about.”
“I appreciate her depth of knowledge and the interface she has between hospital and Doctors. Our Community Advisor actively supports people in dealing with the ACC and MSD, which is a minefield for pwMS to deal with alone.”
“MMSS has provided an amazing advocate during medical appointments”
“Your team go all out, to cover the needs of our people with MS”
“Prompt response to calls timely advice current MS research vast knowledge of support services in NZ”
“After losing my job due to my multiple sclerosis the social aspect of the groups held at Manawatu Multiple Sclerosis rooms in Waldegrave Street has enabled me to make friends with people in a similar predicament that I would not have otherwise met. Ria has given me support by attending clinic appointments with me over the years. Ria has been at the other end of the phone to offer advice when I have been unsure about symptoms and needed guidance.”
