Posts By: Karen Jones

Coping with Christmas stress

Christmas is often pictured as a time of joy and happiness. But it also brings a lot of stress and is usually very busy. When you have MS, it can affect your daily life and symptoms. Helena, from the MS Trust Information and Engagement team, explores some ideas on how to reduce Christmas stress. If you… Read more »

Didcot Tesco collection

Many many thanks to Susan, Dave, Julia & Andy, Tony, Geoff, Joh & Angie and Richard for giving up 2hours of their time to collect at Didcot Tesco on Friday.  It was a very successful collection, total: £650.31.  I really do appreciate you collecting, I know it’s not a fun job but when we can… Read more »

Ask the expert: speech problems

Some people with MS may experience problems with their speech. This can include slurred speech, poor voice quality and difficulty remembering words. These problems can be frustrating and, at times, can result in distressing experiences. The MS Trust spoke to speech and language therapist, Suzanne Buckley to find out what causes these problems and learn about some… Read more »

Looking for something to listen to?

The MS Trust has their own series of podcasts covering a range of topics. If you’re not sure where to start, here are our top five most popular episodes: Mobility problems and aids in MS Will asks the expert about balance and dizziness Can exercise help my MS? Will asks the expert about pain Talking… Read more »

Computer needed for reception desk

We are in desperate need for a new computer for the reception desk.  It is soooooo old and sooooooo slow and my reception staff are getting very frustrated!  So if you are feeling generous or you know someone else who might be then please please bear us in mind.  Thank you 

Christmas Opening Times

Open as usual until…….. Friday 24th Closed Monday 27th – Tuesday 28th Closed Wednesday 29th Massage all day Thursday 30th     Oxygen at 10am Friday 31st     Oxygen at 10am & massage all day Monday 3rd January Closed From Tuesday 4th January Open as usual

Easyfundraising – how to instructions

Either go to Easyfundraising.org.uk on web brower, or download Easy Fundraising App then click on Support a Cause, type Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire into the search box.  Then click on Support this Cause (for the first time you will need to register a login, and then you can set up your favourites so you don’t have… Read more »

Wallingford Accessible Boat Club

We are looking forward to trying to organise something next year. Charity number: 1179179  Getting disabled and elderly people out on  the River Thames  For nature watching, picnicking, fishing or just leisure  boating on the Wallingford stretch.   Come and enjoy. Meet our Staff   Team – they couldn’t be friendlier.  A big welcome awaits you and… Read more »