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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
OMSTC via btconnect.onmicrosoft.com 12:35 PM (2 hours ago) to Karen 1st prize, Risi, 2nd prize, Linda 3rd prize, Rebecca 4th prize, Amanda 5th prize, Nick Many thanks for buying raffle tickets, you raised £225 Wishing you all a different ‘Merry’ Christmas and a hopefully much better New Year!
Unfortunately from Boxing Day Oxfordshire goes into Tier 4. Following guidance from MNSTC a decision has been made that we cannot offer complimentary therapies. For our centre we can only offer physiotherapy, osteopathy, footcare and oxygen which are classed as ‘essential’ therapies, which means massage, acupuncture and the gym will not be on offer. This will… Read more »
We plan to stay open for oxygen (subject to oxygen operators being willing to come in) and we are awaiting responses from therapists. We should Protocols will be rigidly adhered (temperature check, masks, etc)
Membership fees are due starting in January. Membership rates remain the same, MS: £12 Non-MS: £24, however, if you paid your 2020 membership between January-March 2020 you did not receive a full year subscription as we were closed due to Covid-19, you are therefore entitled to half-price 2021 membership. Please make sure you complete the… Read more »