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 10th June, 2.30pm The code is 718 389 8662 Password: OMSTC (uppercase) *If you need to know how to access Zoom, contact Sue in September, if you do… Read more »
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MS Society have launched their new forum
Over the last few years, the MS Society has been asking for feedback on how they can improve our forum. This is to make sure they can give you the best experience possible. Thanks to your feedback, they have been able to create the perfect space to support, share, and connect with like-minded people in the MS community. Read on.
Introducing Octopus – the world’s first multi-arm, multi-stage trial for MS
There are now over a dozen licensed disease modifying therapies (DMTs) for people with relapsing MS, and some emerging for early active progressive MS. But to help people at every stage of MS, we need to stop MS from progressing. Currently, all available DMTs target the immune system. To truly stop MS getting worse, we also need treatments… Read more »
100 club winners for April
1st prize Gladys Marr (Sue’s mum) 2nd prize Geoff Fewings 3rd prize Joel Baldwin
AGM
Advance Notice:AGM, Thursday 10th June at 2.30pm, via Zoom (code and password to follow)
Updated member procedures from 12th April, Covid.
Procedures for ALL therapies commencing 12th April 2021 Arrive at the centre and ring the doorbell by the front door, DO NOT ENTER the building. If someone else is waiting, wait at the bottom of the ramp until the walkway is clear AND KEEP A 2 METRE DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES Someone will come to… Read more »
Free to a good home
Levo Type: COMBI/XL/50/52 Bought around 2007. Needs new batteries as it has not been charged for some time. Serviced occasionally in the earlier years. All instructions for the wheelchair and the charger are available. Contact Centre for any more information.
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine: Under 30 and live with someone with MS?
On 7 April, the government vaccine advisers (the JCVI) announced new advice for people aged 18-30 who don’t have an underlying condition (such as MS). This could include family, partners or carers of people with MS. If these people are going for their first jab, they should be offered an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, when possible. This is… Read more »
Ofatumumab licensed for active relapsing-remitting MS in UK
Ofatumumab is a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) that works by targeting a type of immune cell called a B cell. It is the first self-administered B-cell targeting therapy to be licensed in the UK. After initial guidance from a healthcare professional, ofatumumab can be self-injected at home. The licence is based on the results of two Phase III clinical trials, called… Read more »
Book your appointments NOW
All therapies are open again from next Monday 12th April. The gym needs to be booked as social distancing is still in place. Book your appointments now!!
