Presenting Enable MagazineJanuary-February issueThe UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Read the magazineI’m so excited to share the first issue of Enable Magazine in 2023 with you! This issue, we’re putting the spotlight on the changes necessary to improve the quality of life for disabled people in the UK, whilst also celebrating positive movements and achievements. Inside, we catch… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Cost of living payments – further information released
Eight million people receiving benefits and on low incomes will receive their £900 cost-of-living payments in three instalments, the government has said. The first payment of £301 will be made in the spring, with a second of £300 in the autumn and a final £299 instalment in the spring of 2024. Exact dates are yet… Read more »
Advice for vulnerable customers regarding planned power cuts
While a planned power cut event is unlikely this winter, we would like to make you aware of the Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) advice for vulnerable customers. Is anyone protected from emergency power cuts? Some sites are protected from emergency planned power cuts such as major hospitals and air traffic control. Residential customers, including those on… Read more »
Introduction to Creative Writing – MS Society Webinar: 17 January 2023
There are lots of reasons people enjoy creative writing; it can give you a safe space to express yourself and there is evidence that it can help people both physically and emotionally, by reducing stress and anxiety. Why not come along and see for yourself just what is involved in creative writing, try something new,… Read more »
Sue – I’m raising money for cancer research.
Please support Sue with her 31 day Yoga Challenge. https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/sues-yoga-challenge-giving-page-41?feed=5d43bfbc-fee3-4b16-89ca-65c6479a9f6a
Christmas Lunch
23 attended the Christmas Lunch on Wednesday (14th), and thoroughly enjoyed a lovely meal at the Applecart (Premier Inn) on Milton Interchange.
Opening Hours for Christmas
Opening Hours for Christmas are as follows: Open as usual until Friday 23rd. 26th , 27th closed Wednesday 28th open for massage 9-5 Thursday 29th open for osteopathy 9-12 and Oxygen at 10am Friday 30th open for massage 9-5 and Oxygen at 10am. Open as usual from Monday 2nd January Sue will be on annual leave during this time and… Read more »
MS Community Survey
A survey is currently being conducted by three professors including Gavin Giovanniat Plymouth University.We would be really grateful if you would complete this 3-minute survey gatheringopinions of the MS community.The survey relates to opportunities for MS development.The purpose of this survey, which is being distributed widely, is to establish whetherthere is consensus within the community… Read more »
MS-UK Online
Level one (11-11:30am) will focus on exercises in seated, for those with trunk(core) weakness and limited upper limb movementLevel two (11:45am – 12:15pm) for those who can transfer independently butmay require assistance or the use of a walking aidLevel three (12:30 – 1pm) for those who mobilise independently with minimalimpairmentLevel one (11:15am – 12pm) exercises… Read more »
Bladder and bowel – Management strategies and exercise – MS-UK online webinar, Mon 19 Dec
This final information session of 2022 with Dr Gretchen Hawley will focus on bladder and bowel and the physiotherapy approaches that can be used in the management of issues associated, including exercises for stretching and strengthening the pelvic floor. The session will be discussing the terms of incontinence, urgency, frequency and retention and how these… Read more »
