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Information from the MS Trust: This year, all UK nations are again running an expanded flu vaccination programme to encourage more people to have a flu jab and allow more people to have the flu jab for free. With Covid-19 still circulating in the community, a surge in seasonal influenza (flu) cases could overwhelm hospitals and other NHS services. Flu can be a… Read more »
The MS Society has launched a new campaign this week. There are 1 in 6 people in the UK living with a neurological condition – yet NHS neurology services have been stretched, underfunded and overlooked for years. These services were neglected long before the pandemic – but now the situation is critical. On Wednesday 6 October,… Read more »
Many people with MS are affected by visual symptoms. The main causes of impaired vision are conditions such as Optic Neuritis, Nystagmus and Diplopia, all of which affect the vision in different ways. A symptom unique to those affected by Optic Neuritis is known as Uhthoff’s Sign, whereby the vision is temporarily affected when the… Read more »
The assisted travel lounge at Reading station was formally opened at a special event Wednesday 29 September. The travel lounge, which aims to provide a safe, calm and pleasant space for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility to wait for their train, was officially opened at a special ribbon cutting event attended by representatives from… Read more »
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online, you could be raising a free donation for Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire? There are over 5,200 retailers including John Lewis & Partners, Argos, Uswitch, eBay, M&S, Just Eat, Now TV, Domino’s Pizza and Audible ready to give a free donation every time you shop online… Read more »
Sue’s Macmillan cake sale is next Tuesday 19th from 9.30-2pm, please come along with your pennies and support a great cause and if you fancy baking please bring a cake with you too
September winners: Chris Webb Sue Doran Linda Tierney Sharing a prize fund of: £82.50
If you’ve been on the shielding list in England, you’ll get a letter soon from the NHS letting you know that the list won’t be used anymore. Instead of everyone considered ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ being given the same advice, the UK government now recommends you get personal advice directly from your health care team. Why… Read more »
I’m hosting a MacMillan Coffee morning on Tuesday 19th October, in the morning. Some people will know that my mum has ovarian cancer and my Dad has prostate and bladder cancer, so I’m supporting MacMillan’s big coffee morning. Please come along and buy some cakes and if you can also donate any cakes, it would… Read more »
The MS Society has been raising awareness of problems with balance and feeling dizzy which are common in MS. Like all MS symptoms, these issues affect people differently and vary from day to day. Find out more about MS and Balance on the MS Society website here: https://mssoc.uk/3EcmFla Did you know that both physiotherapy and… Read more »