title: Provision of community services for a patient with multiple sclerosis.
abstract: This article explores the law in relation to a patient with multiple sclerosis receiving the provision of community equipment and the rights of the patient to obtain community services. It explores the issue of human rights and complaints procedures.
authors.affiliation: University of Glamorgan.
authors.forename: Bridgit
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dimond
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000628:therapy*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012944:Social Support; D013222:State Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom; D014850:Waiting Lists