Posts By: Karen Jones

Memory and MS

“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 »

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 »

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