Support

Health and social care

This section looks at the types of health and social care support you may need with motor neurone disease (MND). You can find more information about living day-to-day with MND on the Living with MND page.

Treatment

Riluzole is the only drug funded for the treatment of MND in New Zealand. Most newly diagnosed individuals are eligible.

Those involved in your care

With the varied symptoms of MND, it can help to find out about the types of care available and who provides them.

Planning ahead

Having time to think things through and knowing that your wishes and decisions have been recorded gives many people peace of mind.

Last updated:

23 August 2024