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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
We previously had a satellite group in Henley, the Henley MS Support Group, based at Brunner Hall in Henley. This physio service has now moved online, but the group still meet socially for lunch on the third Wednesday of every month and everyone is welcome to come along. The lunches are organised by Maddie and… Read more »
100 club winners August: Janice Dew Peter Pearce Angela Day sharing prize fund of: £82.50 You’ve got to be in it to win it!!
Do you worry about telling your children about your MS? Or how much you should tell them? You’re not alone and it will be discussed with the panel as part of this information webinar. Date: Thursday 25 August Time: 6.30pm An MS diagnosis has a huge impact on you and your family and you may be wondering… Read more »