The MS Team Multiple Sclerosis Service

Consultant Neurologist Patient Information Contact Details Dr C Hillier

Dr M Cossburn Dorset Multiple Sclerosis Service Team Lead & Specialist MS Eddie Hawker Wing NHS Foundation Trust Practitioner

Michelle Davies Telephone: 01202 442362

Email: [email protected] Nurse Specialists Cheryl King For further general health-related Caroline Ward information, please ask the relevant Claire Williams department for an Information Prescription Dorset or contact: Multiple Sclerosis Occupational Therapists Kirsty Stanley The Health Information Centre Service Hannah Jackson Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Road Physiotherapists Poole

Sarah Collyer Dorset Helen Conyers BH15 2JB

Telephone: 01202 448003 Administrator Alison Morey www.poole.nhs.uk

 Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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larger print, on audiotape, or have it Authors: Sarah Collyer and Colleen Walker translated for you. Please call the Date: April 2011 Patient Advice and Liaison Service Review Date: September 2016 Version 4

(PALS) on 01202 448499 or the Health Information Centre on 01202 448003.

What to expect from the MS Service Additional Useful Information The Multiple Sclerosis Service The service accepts referrals from either your Neurologist or GP. Multiple Sclerosis Trust The Dorset Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Service A member of the team will contact you after is provided by a specialist team based in receiving your referral to make an Tel: 01462 476700 Poole Hospital. We are a pro-active team appointment. who are actively involved in research and www.mstrust.org.uk pride ourselves on being up to date on This first appointment / initial assessment advances in treatment. can be at home, in a nurse led hospital clinic or somewhere more convenient if you The MS Service also works closely with the wish. Community Service Based in Multiple Sclerosis Society King’s Park Hospital, The MS team take a patient centred approach. We offer education, advice and Tel: 0808 800 8000 What the MS Service can offer support so that you can feel in control of your symptoms. www.mssociety.org.uk  Support, advice and information for people with MS and their family and friends. We offer reviews either in clinic, by telephone or self referral.  Verbal and written information concerning potential treatments. How to contact us  Practical advice regarding symptom management. Phone - 01202 442362

 Help and advice regarding day to Monday to Friday - 9am to 11am (telephone day living. helpline) to speak to a team member.

Email: [email protected]

Urgent problems that require prompt attention, please contact your GP.