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Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) approved for relapsing remitting MS in England and Wales The MS Trust have recently reported that Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) has been approved by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for people with active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. NICE has recommended that Vumerity can be prescribed as a twice daily tablet for people with relapsing… Read more »
The MS Society has launched a survey for people in the UK who have MS, or who live with someone who does, to find out about the extra costs of MS. The increasing cost of living is putting pressure on people across the UK and MS can cause living costs to mount up even further…. Read more »
A new immunotherapy treatment in a trial for progressive MS hit the headlines recently. News reports say it could reverse or stabilise the progression of MS by targeting the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). We looked behind the headlines to find out more. The trial was already underway when a study provided the strongest evidence yet that… Read more »
In MS Awareness Week, find out about the science behind MS and some of the latest developments in MS research. It will take place on Thursday 21 April 2022 at 7pm Join the MS Society Research team to find out about areas of work they are already funding, get up-to-date information on the latest ground-breaking research, and… Read more »
During MS Awareness Week the MS Trust will be hosting a series of webinars, covering everything from symptom management to work and finances. The webinars will feature tips and tricks from professionals who are trusted experts in their fields, along with people with MS who have generously agreed to share their own experiences.There will also be… Read more »
MS-UK are hosting a webinar called Spasticity – What it is and practical ways to manage the effects of spasticity. In this information session, Dr Gretchen Hawley will be discussing what spasticity is, how to recognise spasticity vs tightness and how you can manage its effects independently using the power of stretching. The session will last for approximately… Read more »
Bike up for grabs, no money required please make a donation to the centre instead. Contact Sue at the Centre if you are interested.
100 club winners for March: 1st Prize Liz Brixey 2nd and 3rd Prize Geoff Fewings winning a share of £82.50
Charity Craft Fair, Saturday 9th April 10am-3pm, Didcot Civic Hall, 50p entry on the day, under 12’s free. All profits going to Pet Pals and Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary. Our lovely Nandi Ablett will have a craft stall there.
We have a place for the runner for the London Marathon this year on 2nd October. Do you know anyone who might be interested in the place? Do you know any local running clubs that might be interested? Please let Sue know asap.