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24-30 April is MS Awareness Week when many of the national and local MS charities and organisations come together to raise awareness and share information. We know that together we can make more noise and raise more awareness of the impact MS can have. This year the theme is Mental Health. Many people may be aware of… Read more »
The NHS in England is launching a spring booster vaccine campaign against Covid-19 for people most at risk of serious illness from the disease. Around five million are eligible, including people aged 75 and over, some people with weakened immune systems, and older residents in care homes. From this week, older adults in care homes are… Read more »
Motoflex fully adjustable motorised bed. Fully adjustable leg and upper body. Luxurious mattress with zipped fully washable cover. Ultra quiet motors. Easy to use controls. 2ft 6. French company, very expensive!! I have 2 of them. I can sell 1 or both together. Individual mattresses so each side can be operated independently. Both beds can… Read more »
Broadband social tariffs are special discounted deals available for certain low-income customers. They’re generally cheaper than typical broadband tariffs, starting at just £12 per month. They also usually aren’t subject to price rises or exit fees. Social tariffs are designed to act as a safety net for households that may otherwise struggle to afford broadband services…. Read more »
We know some people with MS often find stress impacts their condition in some way. It’s impossible to avoid it completely, but stress affects a body’s ability to fight disease, which is why it’s important to learn ways to manage it as much as possible. This webinar will feature Dr. Rachel Hunter from Swansea University…. Read more »
March 100 club winners: Dave Webb David Whipp Geoff Fewings sharing a prize fund of: £82.50
Thank you for all our volunteers who collected small change at Tesco Abingdon on 18th March. Together they raised: £487.55. Many thanks to: Susan, Adrian, Andy and Julia, Geoff, Alison, Jenny, Shelagh, Dave and Jill for giving up their time. It is very much appreciated. With some of the money we will be purchasing some new towels… Read more »
Last week the UK Government announced their biggest planned changes for disability benefits in a decade. National charity the MS Society has looked at the potential impacts on people with MS. On a positive note, the UK Government will start testing the use of specialist assessors for specific health conditions. This means people with MS might no… Read more »
Who is this event for? The programme In the webinar and the following week’s conversational group, they’ll help you to start making sense of your diagnosis. They will provide you with the information and signposting to further support and guidance that you may need. The MS society hope through these sessions that they will empower… Read more »
The quiz night took place on Friday and was a great success. We were at maximum capacity with 115 people, 19 teams. We had some irish dancers from the O’Gara /O’Shea school of Irish Dance, perform for us as well. We raised a total of £1939 which is fantastic. Some photos of the evening are… Read more »