The MS Society has just launched a new campaign to make sure people with MS in England aren’t facing an unacceptable postcode lottery. Take action now to call on your local health service to provide Sativex for people with MS. Getting the treatment you need shouldn’t be a game of chance. But too often, this is the… Read more »
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Information webinar – Cognition and my MS
Like other symptoms of MS, cognitive symptoms vary greatly from person to person. The MS Society will be running a webinar tore It will take place online on Thursday 16 September at 7pm. Not everyone who has MS will experience problems with memory and thinking, but mild difficulties are common. Cognition refers to memory and thinking…. Read more »
MS-UK Information Session – stay motivated
Our friends at MS-UK are offering an information session about ‘Staying on track – how to set goals and keep motivated’ on Monday 20 September at 2pm. During the information session ‘Staying on track’, Dr Gretchen Hawley will be talking about how to identify specific exercise goals, stay consistent and measure success along the way. Dr Hawley will break these down into six tips that will help people get back on track and stay motivated with their exercise… Read more »
MS athletes at the Paralympics
The Paralympics have arrived in Japan and there are a number of athletes in the GB camp with MS. (WARNING: Spoilers ahead) Kadeena Cox has started her Paralympics brilliantly with two gold medals and smashing two world records already. Find out more about our athletes on the MS Society website by clicking here. C’mon TeamGB!
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Donkey Trip Delight – in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Research
Huge congratulations to Polly Vacher and her team for completing their 200 mile Donkathon with donkeys Wizard and Muffin who arrived at St Melangell’s Church on July 25th as planned. With a target of £25,000 the Donkathon has already exceeded £40,000. They donkeys enjoyed five-star treatment along their journey! For more details visit www.donkathon.org
Oxygen tank update
We are now fully operational and running at full capacity, ie, 6 people, in the chamber. BOOKING and CANCELLATION POLICY Because the office is not manned every day, please DO NOT cancel your appointments by email, please leave a message on the answerphone. Please also book appointments by telephone. BOOKINGS Membership needs to be paid… Read more »
100 club winners July
100 club winners July: Sarah Chappell Jodie Tolmie Janice DewSharing a prize fund of: £82.50
Government advice changes – what does it mean for people with MS?
Last Monday the Government relaxed some of the coronavirus restrictions in what some have dubbed ‘Freedom Day’. But what does that mean for people with MS? “Wear a mask – don’t wear a mask”“Keep two metres from others – social distancing no longer applies”“It’s freedom day – proceed with caution.” If you’re feeling confused by… Read more »
BIG donations when supporters organise their household bills
Raise with Vodafone, Uswitch, giffgaff and more!View in browser Tell supporters how to raise BIG donations Copy, paste, personalise and share You can raise BIG donations for Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire when you organise your household bills. Whether you’re looking to switch your mobile phone, broadband or car insurance, you can… Read more »