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 »
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Stress and MS, MS Society webinar – 13 April
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
March 100 club winners: Dave Webb David Whipp Geoff Fewings sharing a prize fund of: £82.50
Tesco Abingdon volunteers – thank you!
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 »
MS Society react to Government Welfare plans
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 »
What Next? Newly Diagnosed MS Society Information Webinar – 5 April
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 »
Another fantastic Quiz night!
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 »
Update to Physio leaving
Update to Physio leaving – luckily for us Tricia has decided to offer her services on an ad hoc basis. This will probably be on Friday afternoons. There will not be any fixed appointments as such. Contact the centre if you would like a Friday afternoon appointment as some point and we will make a… Read more »
Talks with MS: Brain Health and MS, MS Society webinar – 29 March
Talks with MS are proud to host this webinar in partnership with the MS Society to discuss different aspects of MS in the Black community. This month they will be discussing the topic of brain health. Join Terri-Louise as she talks to a healthcare professional about brain health when living with MS. They’ll be covering… Talks with MS: Brain Health and MS, MS Society webinar – 29 March“>Read more »
Enable Magazine March-April
Presenting Enable MagazineMarch-April issue The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Introducing the March-April issue of Enable Magazine.We’re so excited to share this issue with you and your network. As usual, this issue is packed with informative, important and exciting content. We catch up with broadcaster Nicky Campbell and his daughter Kirsty to discuss them both having an… Read more »
