“I can’t seem to concentrate and lose my train of thought” Can you relate to this? Problems maintaining your concentration can be common for people with MS. This can make it hard to follow a good book, or a film. You may find situations with a lot of people difficult, or find that you lose track following… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Potential new treatment for people with MS: what is the truth behind the headlines?
Source: MS Society We have all welcomed the news of a Covid vaccine (well, most people anyway!). This last week you may have seen some headlines about how the science could use some of the science behind some of the vaccines to treat people with MS. But what is the truth behind the headlines? The… Read more »
Covid Vaccine and MS – your questions answered
You may recall that a few months ago Consultant Neurologist, Professor Alasdair Coles, spoke to the MS Trust about the Covid vaccine and MS. This week he has had his first vaccine and returns to answer some of the questions the MS Trust has been asked about Covid-19 vaccines for people with MS. You can find more information… Read more »
Do you live with Multiple Sclerosis?
Researchers at the University of the West of Scotland invite you to be a part of an online focus group. The focus group is open to anyone with MS who is a UK resident and over 18 years of age. The session will last approximately 1 hour, discussing your experiences of living with MS. Your… Read more »
Novartis receives positive CHMP opinion for Kesimpta® (ofatumumab)
Source Pharmaweb.com: Novartis receives positive CHMP opinion for Kesimpta® (ofatumumab), a self-administered treatment for adult patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis with active disease. • CHMP opinion based on two Phase III ASCLEPIOS studies that met clinical and MRI endpoints, demonstrating a significant reduction in the number of relapses vs. teriflunomide, evaluated as the annualized relapse rate[i] • Relapsing… Read more »
Exercise is good for your brain
Interesting article from the MS Trust website – It is well-known that exercise is good for physical and mental health, but less well-known that exercising also protects and repairs the structures of the brain. This review summarises animal and human studies which demonstrate how physical activity has a direct beneficial effect on brain structures and… Read more »
Coronavirus advice for people with MS
With the Covid guidelines frequently changing, what actually is the advice for people with MS? It all depends on where you live. Here is a list of reliable webpages where you can get the most up to date advice. Whilst every care has been taken to only share reputable sites, these are beyond our control. … Read more »
Upright Mobility Walker
This was donated to us and it looks new, they are selling new on ebay for around £300. If anyone would like it please make a reasonable offer, speak to Sue. Upright Mobility Walker, lightweight rollator walker, 4 wheel walking aidDetails: The UpWalker Lite is a lighter smaller model of the original UPWalker, the revoluntionary… Read more »
Procedures for ALL therapies – commencing 5th January 2021
Commencing 5th January 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 the front door and… Read more »
Dry January – Fundraising
Sue, our Centre Manager is doing ‘Dry January’ to help raise much needed funds for the MS Centre. Let’s all support her and raise funds. Click on the link below and donate. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2069247043209648&id=160048230796215&sfnsn=scwspmo