MS Society Welcomes Personal Budgets In Healthcare; UK
Main Category: Multiple SclerosisArticle Date: 16 Jan 2009 - 7:00 PDT
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The MS Society has welcomed today's formal announcement by the Department of Health of the extension of personal budgets to healthcare for people with long term conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).
The extension has been announced as part of the new Heath Bill, previewed in December's Queen's speech, and formally announced today.
It means that people with MS will have greater control and choice when it comes to their healthcare.
Simon Gillespie, Chief Executive of the MS Society, said extending direct payments into health was a welcome step.
He added: "MS is a fluctuating and complex condition and people's needs can change from week to week, which is why it's so important to give people with MS as much choice and control as possible in how they access the healthcare they need."
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posted by Peter on 20 Jan 2009 at 8:50 pmSorry to disappoint, Stoke on Trent City Council UK. already lead the way, MS and other of similar diagnosis are way ahead in receipt of Direct Payments.
I know because my partner is in receipt.
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