September winners: Sandra Pearce 1st prize Trevor Dew 2nd prize Peter Pearce 3rd prize sharing a prize fund of £82.50
Posts By: Karen Jones
Marathon runner update
Unfortunately MS National who allocated the place failed to register our runner which is extremely frustrating for us and the runner as we only found out at the beginning of September. MS National have guaranteed her a place next year, so her fundraising is still valid and ongoing. For those that have sponsored her and… Read more »
Oxygen Tank
The oxygen tank is out of action and needs some maintenance. We are hoping it will be back in operation on Thursday 6th October. I realise this is very frustrating and would like to apologise. We are working to get it fixed asap.
Shift:ms Buddy Network
The Buddy Network is the peer support service run by national charity Shift:ms that connects people newly diagnosed with MS to a Buddy, an ‘experienced’ person with MS, to lend a listening ear. Shift:ms believe that chatting with people like you helps you listen, adapt and take charge. MS doesn’t mean giving up on your ambitions, just rethinking how… Read more »
MS-UK Online session – Writing for Wellbeing Introduction Session – 3 October
What can writing do to enhance our wellbeing? While it is not a quick fix for all life’s problems, writing is a fun and creative activity which allows you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Date: Monday 3 October Time: 11am to 12.30pm The workshop facilitator is Georgi Gill, a writer who has been living… Read more »
MS Society webinar: Menopause and MS – 3 October
At the start of World Menopause Month, the MS Society welcome back Dr Laura Jarvis. Date: Monday 3 October Time: 6.30pm This session will provide you with information and guidance on how the menopause may affect you, as there are a vast range of symptoms associated with it. It will also provide you with what options… Read more »
Falls Prevention Week
View this email in your browserDear readers, This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. We understand some people are worried about falling or have experienced a fall, so stop doing things they enjoy. We want to support people to keep moving and doing everyday activities, so they maintain health, mobility and confidence to keep doing… Read more »
Enable Magazine September/October
Presenting Enable MagazineSeptember-October issueThe UK’s leading disability and lifestyle titlRead the magazineAs we share the latest issue of the magazine, the Enable team continue to keep the Royal Family in their thoughts as they mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Inside this issue, we’re focusing on topical problems having an impact on the disability community and spotlighting support. As the… Read more »
MS-UK webinar: Mobility aids – selecting the right mobility aid – Mon 19 Sep
In this session MS-UK will be taking a look at the most common mobility aids for walking and how to select the right one for you. Date: Monday 19 September Time: 2pm Dr Gretchen will be talking about the different mobility aids that are available to help with walking. This is a subject that MS-UK… Read more »
MS Society webinar: Friends and Family Employment Rights -14 September
In partnership with Slater Gordon Lawyers this online event will focus on the employment rights of friends and family (carers) of those with MS. If you are a loved one of someone with MS then this webinar is for you. Date: Wednesday 14 September Time: 6.30pm Since the pandemic, more and more people have experienced… Read more »
