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 »
Posts By: Karen Jones
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 »
How to cope with Christmas stress and MS
Christmas is often pictured as a time of joy and happiness. But it also brings a lot of stress and is usually very busy. When you have MS, it can affect your daily life and symptoms. Helena, from the MS Trust Information and Engagement team, explores some ideas on how to reduce Christmas stress. Read the… Read more »
Love to Move movement through dance introduction workshop – MS-UK webinar, Wed 14 Dec
MS-UK welcome Bridget Poulter who is a ‘Love to Move’ dance instructor and will be providing the opportunity to understand the benefits of movement through dance in this introduction session online. Date: Wednesday 14 December Time: 2pm to 3pm The British Gymnastic Foundation (BGF) devised Love to Move based on Japanese research on the benefits… Read more »
MS and Driving webinar: MS Society – 28 November
Join this online session with Dr. Anuraj Varshney, Programme Lead for Driving Assessment and Outdoor Mobility Education Programme. Dr. Varshney leads an ever-expanding service providing specialist clinical input and skills, he has 32 years’ experience working with patients with various physical and neurological conditions. He will discuss the medical fitness to drive assessment and how… Read more »