MAY 18 • 11M Time matters: should British people with MS accept sup-optimal care? In the #AttackMS trial we are comparing starting natalizumab within 2 weeks of symptom onset to those starting natalizumab after 2 months. Yes, we really think time matters in MS. Listen now GAVIN GIOVANNONI Nothing is… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Volunteers please
We have a charity collection on Saturday 11th June at Didcot Tesco. I am looking for 2 people per 1.5hr time slot to collect small change for the centre. We try and have 2 people per collection for 1.5hrs. Our last collection there (which was our first at Didcot) raised : £650, so it’s… Read more »
UNLIMITED £5 donations for Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire
Raise UNLIMITED £5 bonus donations* when you sign up new supporters to help raise money for Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire.Just think how much you could raise if all of your supporters joined you on easyfundraising. Share your unique link below to get new supporters to sign up and when they raise their first £5… Read more »
Pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis Online Workshop on 24 May
MS-UK are running a workshop with Dr Ruth Dobson who will be presenting her work on the ‘UK consensus on pregnancy in multiple sclerosis’ published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). The workshop takes place online on Tuesday 24 May 1.15pm to 2.15pm. The consensus was developed for clearer guidance for individuals and their treatment… Read more »
Make sure people with MS can access FES
The MS Society need your help to ensure that Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is consistently funded and prescribed for people with MS across the UK. FES is a treatment used to stimulate movement in weakened or paralysed muscles. It has been proven to improve the lives of many people with MS, making walking easier and reducing… Read more »
Fancy a trip on a boat?
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club are a charity that are enabling disabled and elderly people to get out on the River Thames. Start point currently Benson Marina. 2hr trip. No cost involved though donations appreciated. Takes 6 passengers dependent on number and size/weight of wheelchair including carers. I thought it would nice to arrange a trip… Read more »
Enable Magazine: Presenting the May/June issue
Presenting Enable MagazineMay-June issue The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Introducing the May-June issue of Enable Magazine.We’re so excited to share this issue with you and your network. This issue, we’re marking Carers Week by highlighting four unpaid carers’ unique experiences. Caring can come in many different forms including becoming a foster carer: we learn about the path… Read more »
Council tax reductions for disabled people
If you meet certain conditions, you can get a reduction of one council tax band on your bill each year. For example, a Band D property will be charged Band C. Look on your council website for more information. VAT on some building works and adaptations for disabled people Certain types of building works and… Read more »
Dr Terry Wahls: Improving MS with Diet
Multiple sclerosis (MS), is an auto-immune condition affecting more than 1 million Americans.And like other autoimmune conditions, it it’s becoming more prevalent.The role of genetics in MS is not significant.Lifestyle choices however may play important roles in regulating the immune system, and therefore should certainly be looked at as it relates to this and other… Read more »
Zoom details for AGM on 9th June at 3pm.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Due to the unusual circumstances again this year and social distance measures the AGM will take place via a zoom* meeting on: Thursday 9th June, 3pm The code is 718 389 8662 Password: OMSTC (uppercase) *If you need to know how to access Zoom, contact Sue, if you do not have a… Read more »
