Rob Tigeir
COVID-19 MS Otago Service Update
Greetings to you all. Events this week have brought Covid 19 very much to the fore. MS Otago is working to look after your safety and well being during this troubling time. This means: Supporting Valerie to deliver our core service in a safe way, for as long as possible. Currently this means: Valerie will …
COVID-19 Update
Adapted from: msnz.org.nz/covid-19-advice-for-patients/ and msnz.org.nz/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/ Key Information At this stage, there is no evidence that MS treatments increase the risk of infection with COVID-19. Theoretically, however, there may be an increased risk of infection (and a possible effect on the course of infection) on some treatments that may have more of an immunosuppressive effect, particularly …
Dunedin Rooms Closure & alternative arrangements
MS Otago is having to prevent access to most of 8 Baker Street due to safety concerns. Willing Workers and Life Unlimited continue to operate from 8 Baker Street using the rear entrance. We have arranged alternative venues for regular meetings. Monday meetings Monday meetings will be held each Monday at Mitre 10 Mega Café …
Do you have the skills to help MS Otago navigate our future?
MS Otago is run by a committee of volunteers. The Committee has the responsibility of the governance of MS Otago and we need a range of skills to help us navigate our future. We are encouraging capable people who care about great lives for people with MS to join us! The Committee has the job …
Measles Update from MS New Zealand
Adapted from msnz.org.nz/measles What you need to know New Zealand is currently going through a measles outbreak with over 1059 confirmed cases nationwide and 20 of these in the SDHB area according to press reports. Where possible vaccination is your best protection. However, the MMR immunisation is a live attenuated vaccine. For people with MS …
2019-20 Entertainment book out now!
With Entertainment there are thousands of experiences you can enjoy, while raising funds for MS Otago.