Dear Friends We are back in action at last. We held our first Open Day for two years and four months – and what a delight it was to see everyone. It has been a long time, but it was certainly worth waiting for, seeing everyone greeting each other like long-lost friends. We had a… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Autumn Covid Vaccine Booster
The UK Government has announced an autumn vaccine booster for Covid-19. You’re eligible for the autumn Covid vaccine booster if you’re: aged 50 and over aged 5 to 49 and in a clinical risk group. That includes including pregnant women and everyone with MS a household contact of someone with immunosuppression. You’re likely to be in this immunosuppressed group if… Read more »
ChariotMS Trial for people with advanced MS
Can cladribine slow worsening of arm and hand function in people with advanced MS? The ChariotMS Trial is currently testing if a drug called Cladribine can slow down the worsening of hand and arm function for people with more advanced progressive MS. There are currently no disease modifying therapies available for people with MS who… Read more »
MS Society Bladder, Bowel and MS Webinar
In this information webinar you will meet Noreen Barker, MS Consultant Nurse from The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Noreen will: • explain the different kinds of bladder and bowel symptoms that can occur in MS • explore how these can be treated and managed • look at what you can do to help… Read more »
SCAS declares critical incident due to current pressures (Monday, 11 July)
https://www.scas.nhs.uk/advice-for-the-public-as-scas-contends-with-significant-increase-in-pressure/
MS-UK Information Session – Posture and core exercise
This information session with Dr Gretchen Hawley (Physical Therapist and Multiple Sclerosis certified specialist) will focus on the importance of good posture and the link with core strength. Focusing first on posture, Dr Hawley will take a look on how improving common postural holding patterns in standing and sitting results in better function for daily activities… Read more »
Updated NICE multiple sclerosis clinical guideline
NICE has recently published the updated Clinical Guideline Multiple sclerosis in adults: management It gives recommendations on how healthcare and other professionals should care for and support people with MS. The MS Trust have responded to this updated guideline. Some of the key points include: Extra detail has been added to recommendations throughout the guideline, for… Read more »
Enable Magazine July-August issue
Enable MagazineJuly-August issue The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Introducing the July-August issue of Enable Magazine. This issue we’re celebrating the passing of the Down Syndrome Bill with three people who were involved; talking about the pros and cons of an integrated health and social care system; and discussing the need for more support for people… Read more »
Encourage your families and friends to sign up!
£12.40 Raised this month £1287.20 Raised in total 0 New supporters 44 Total supporters Summer is here and your supporters can raise donations for you when they shop everything for the season online!Whether they are looking to upgrade their garden furniture, do some DIY, or treat themselves to a new wardrobe, they can do it all through easyfundraising.We’ve put… Read more »
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club
Four of our members went on a boat trip on 27th June. They thoroughly enjoyed the trip which was organised with Wallingford Accessible Boat Club. The trip lasts a few hours and departs from Benson Marina. Another trip is currently being organised for some members. If you are interested in a trip let Sue know… Read more »
