In this episode of The Raw Nerve, the panel discusses the new Crisis Toolkit to help people living with MS with crisis planning.

With summer fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to talk about crisis planning. Whether it’s preparing for heatwaves, bushfires, or any other emergencies, having a plan in place can make all the difference for people living with MS.

Dr Tennille Luker dives deep into emergency preparedness for people living with MS. Joining her to discuss crisis planning are Eilish Maguire from Australian Red Cross, Associate Professor Yvonne Learmonth from Murdoch University, Jane Gilliand an MS Nurse from MS Plus and Jenni Vanyai, who lives with MS.

The panel discusses the new and updated resources complementing the Australian Red Cross RediPlan, a disaster preparedness guide. Known as the “Crisis Toolkit”, these new and updated resources were developed by Yvonne and a team of researchers in collaboration with Australian Red Cross and MS community stakeholders, to help people living with a disability or a chronic health condition complete their crisis planning.

The panel shares their experiences with crisis planning, highlighting the benefits of the Crisis Toolkit, and offering valuable feedback on its impact.