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 »
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Henley MS Support Group lunches
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
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!!
MS Society webinar: Talking to Children and Young Adults about MS – 25 August
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 »
MS UK Online session – Walking with MS Masterclass – 26 August
Many people with MS have difficulties when walking for various reasons, whether this is due to balance issues, sensory problems with foot placement, catching the foot as they step or experiencing weakness in the leg muscles. The masterclass will look at how you can identify these areas and demonstrate how to improve the different components… Read more »
Remind Family & Friends to sign up – Easy Fundraising
You’ve now raised over £1350 in total donations Well done! Keep this momentum going by encouraging your supporters to keep raising donations and asking others to join in too. Let your supporters know how they’ve helped Copy, paste and share Great news, thanks to our supporters we’ve now raised over £1350 through #easyfundraising – all your donations add up and make… Read more »
Your last chance for free donations
Did you know, the average Give as you Live Online member raises around £25 a year?Many raise more than that – our most loyal members often raise over £100 a year – meaning 10 new supporters could raise you £1000 a year!So, to help you receive even more vital funds from your supporters’ online shopping… Read more »
MS Advice Line and Specialist Nurses update
MS-UK webinar: Strength training – improving strength for your MS, Mon 22 Aug
Strength is one of the key components for being physically active and staying healthy. This online session will cover the importance of strength training in managing MS and associated problems such as balance, walking and falling Date: Monday 22 August Time: 2pm Dr Gretchen will will be looking at strength training and how to improve it through… Read more »
Can you help with this research project?
Student Joni Bousie is investigating physical activity and its potential relationship with chronic pain in MS. Those taking part will have their walking and movement (gait) analysed and physical activity monitored. They will also be asked to fill in questionnaires. Joni, who is studying for a degree in medical sciences, writes: “Finding effective treatments for… Read more »