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Joan Jordan
Joan Jordan
18 Aug 2022

MS Relapses: A Brief History

A bit like a volcanic eruption, my MS relapses fall into three distinct periods over my life:

Stage 1- Scary! When I was having them but didn't know what was wrong with me.

Stage 2- Boom! My XXXL relapse when I got diagnosed.

Stage 3- The Sequel! Minor relapses or pseudo-ones. I'm hoping for no more number twos, but it’s always at the back of my mind.

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MS Ireland
15 Aug 2022

Annual General Meeting 2022

UPDATE ON THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

We are happy to announce that Robin Bradley, Noelle Burke and Dr Rebecca Maguire were re-elected by the members on to the Board at the Annual General Meeting.  Thanks to all of you who voted for them.

Anne Restan was also elected back on to the Board by the Council delegates.

Following the AGM, there was a brief Board meeting where Maurice O’Connor was re-elected as Chairperson of MS Ireland and Jacinta Kelly was re-elected as Deputy Chairperson.

Congratulations to Maurice, Jacinta, Noelle, Rebecca, Anne and Robin.

NATIONAL AWARDS

Our 2022 National Annual Awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting which was held on zoom on 17th September 2022.

These awards recognise those who through their dedication and selflessness play a significant role in the lives of others and the progress of the Society. This year we are delighted to announce the three award winners are:

MS PERSON OF THE YEAR – SEAMUS BURKE

CARER OF THE YEAR – SUSAN STEPHENS

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – CELINE O’ROURKE

Alison Cotter
Alison Cotter
03 Aug 2022

MS Ireland Pre budget Submission : How you can help

Recently MS Ireland Submitted our Pre Budget Submission which you can read in full here

Summary of key asks for Budget 2023

  • An increase of €600,000 in annual investment in the National MS Care Centre
  • Sustainable funding for national physiotherapy services for people with Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurological conditions totalling €880,000 per annum across all 9 CHOs
  • Provision of a further 100 neurology nurses in order to address unacceptable waiting periods, delays with diagnosis and treatment, with at least 20 to be provisioned in Budget 2023
  • MS Ireland echoes the budget recommendations of Family Carers Ireland, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland.
Shirley MCgiff
Shirley McGiff
28 Jul 2022

Shirley McGiff 10,000 Steps

My name is Shirley I'm 47 years old and I am living in Monkstown, Dublin. I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS 4 years ago now first receiving my diagnosis on the 4th of July 2018. Being diagnosed felt like a relief, it wasn't really a huge shock to me as my Aunt Jo had been living with MS. I had a feeling a year before my diagnosis as I was experiencing symptoms for a while, blurred vision, vertigo, and weakness in arms were the main ones. 

Alison Cotter
28 Jul 2022

Exergames for Exercise Research

Liam Morrissey Msc. Ergonomics student at the University of Derby is conducting a study exploring the impact and usability of using exergames for exercise in MS patients.

Alison Cotter
26 Jul 2022

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2023

Summary of key asks for Budget 2023

  • An increase of €600,000 in annual investment in the National MS Care Centre
  • Sustainable funding for national physiotherapy services for people with Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurological conditions totalling €880,000 per annum across all 9 CHOs
  • Provision of a further 100 neurology nurses in order to address unacceptable waiting periods, delays with diagnosis and treatment, with at least 20 to be provisioned in Budget 2023
  • MS Ireland echoes the budget recommendations of Family Carers Ireland, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland.
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MS Ireland
11 Jul 2022

Falls Prevention Study

University College Limerick are conducting a study with the aim of gaining consensus on a core outcome set for evaluating mixed diagnosis falls prevention interventions for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke (information sheet below). Participation would include the completion of a maximum of three survey rounds (which take approximately 15 minutes) and optional attendance at an online meeting where the final core outcome set will be agreed. If you are interested in taking part please email Nicola.OMalley@ul.ie

 

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