Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla

Founded in 1984, Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla is a non-governmental organisation based in Lisboa, Portugal working on health, disability, medical research +1 more.

The Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla (SPEM) is a Portuguese social solidarity institution (IPSS) founded in 1984. It works to improve the living conditions of people with multiple sclerosis, their families and carers. Its services include social work, psychology, neurorehabilitation, occupational activities, legal advice, a home support service, a social shop and the loan of assistive products. It runs awareness, employment and youth programmes and funds medical research. The organisation has a national presence through headquarters in Lisbon and regional structures and delegations across Portugal, and represents Portugal in European and international multiple sclerosis networks. It is funded through donations, membership fees, corporate partnerships and EU-cofinanced projects.