Researchers have discovered the first genetic marker associated with a faster progression of MS, paving the way for new treatments to be developed. The global study of more than 22,000 people with MS involved 70 global institutions led by scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in the… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Enable Magazine July-August
Presenting Enable MagazineJuly-August issue The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Introducing the July-August issue of Enable Magazine.We’re so excited to share this issue with you and your network. This issue is packed with inspiration to get you going: we’re discussing everything from ways to get active, to how to get festival ready. We’ve even included a… Read more »
Talking MS, Talking Fatigue, MS Society Webinar – 24 July
These conversation cafés are hosted by one of the MS Society’s Living Well Facilitators. They are also joined by one of our volunteers with lived experience who will get the conversation started. The format of the café makes sure that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts however there is no pressure to speak. These… Read more »
Cancellations
Whilst we are aware that people become unwell at the last minute, we are having a lot of last-minute cancellations and/or people not showing up for their oxygen sessions. Please be aware that I have a long waiting list of people with other conditions and it is a shame that I cannot offer these up. … Read more »
Easy fund raising, invite new supporters
Make it a great month and year for Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire. We’re now officially halfway through 2023 and what better way to give your fundraising a boost than signing up new supporters to raise donations for you with their everyday shopping. Invite new supporters, they raise £5 and we’ll double it*! Help us get… Read more »
Cheque presentation
Cheque presentation to Andy by Hugh Collins Rice from St Peter’s Church, Didcot who raised £393 for the MS Centre at their recent quiz and chip night. Many thanks to everyone who supported the event.
June 100 club winners
June 100 club winners: 1st Sara Twine 2nd Carol Gulliver 3rd Angela Day Sharing a prize fund of: £102.50 You’ve got to be in it to win it!!
Rollator looking for a home
This rollator is looking for a home. Do you know of anyone that might want it? Please contact Sue.
Grants for holidays
It’s that time of year when many people may be thinking about going on holiday. For people with MS and other disabilities this can prove challenging due to the cost and the need for accessible accommodation. CS Disabled Holidays provide financial assistance through grants for holidays for people living with severe physical disability due to neurological… Read more »
Staying Active with MS: Tennis / Pickleball, MS Society Webinar – 3 July
These sessions feature a different sport or activity each month bringing you experts from the field who can explain how to get involved and how to overcome barriers to inclusion. They also hear from people living with MS who take part in the activity, sharing their experiences and what being involved means to them. Are… Read more »