The Multiple Sclerosis Unit in St James’s Hospital provides specialist treatment for people with multiple sclerosis and related disorders.
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- MS nurse specialist
- Physiotherapy - dedicated multiple sclerosis (MS) specialist physiotherapist
- Occupational therapy – dedicated MS specialist occupational therapist
- Social work
- Medical Ambulatory Care Suite - for medication administration and diagnostic testing including; blood tests, MRI scans, and lumbar punctures
- Consultant-led MS clinic
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By post:
Multiple Sclerosis Unit
Department of Neurology
St James’s Hospital
James Street
Dublin 8or via email: msservice@stjames.ie
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For patients with an existing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or a suspected new diagnosis referral should be sent by post to the following address:
Multiple Sclerosis Unit
Department of Neurology
St James’s Hospital
Dublin 8More information about the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis is available at the following link:
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Information about your hospital appointments is provided on this link: https://www.stjames.ie/patients/outpatientinformation/
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Referral Process
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Via Healthlink
Via post:
Neurology
St James's Hospital
Dublin 8 -
Nurse Liaison:Martina Mc Kenna
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Department General Information Leaflet
Occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Outpatient Map
Social work
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Information about multiple sclerosis:
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland
A Short Film About Dating with Early MS
Disease modifying drugs used:
Fatigue
Multiple Sclerosis Trust - Fatigue
Employment
Employment Resource for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Working out MS in the Workplace - A Practical Toolkit for Employers
Brain Health
Multiple Sclerosis Trust - Brain Health
Brain Health - A Guide for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Long term illness scheme
Benefits and entitlements
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The Multiple Sclerosis Unit in St James’s Hospital is linked academically with Trinity College Dublin. A number of research projects related to different aspects of Multiple Sclerosis are being run. At your appointment a healthcare professional will discuss opportunities to participate in a study. We will shortly be asking people to take part if they wish, in a study related to balance.