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Siponimod has been approved on the NHS as the first-ever oral treatment for people living with active secondary progressive MS in England and Wales. A new treatment for secondary progressive MS Siponimod, which is taken as a daily tablet, is the first new treatment for secondary progressive MS in over a decade. The only other… Read more »
This year, more people than ever before will be eligible for a flu vaccination on the NHS. People with MS are eligible every year for a free flu vaccination but this year this may be extended to more members of your family. The MS Trust has put together a guide to the flu season and attempts to… Read more »
A trial shows that myelin repair in humans is possible. Information from the MS Society website: ‘The results from our Phase 2a clinical trial have shown that bexarotene is capable of regenerating lost myelin – the protective coating that surrounds nerve fibres, which is damaged in MS. Now, a new trial of the diabetes drug metformin will build… Read more »
The MS Trust has put together this guide on how to make the most of online appointments with healthcare professionals. Getting prepared beforehand Find the right environment. With virtual appointments, it’s down to you to find an appropriate setting for the call. Have a think beforehand about where you’d feel most comfortable. Is there a quiet… Read more »
Therapies (updated Sept 2020) MONDAY Osteopathy 9.15 – 3.15pm, Patricia, ¾ hr TUESDAY Oxygen 10.30am Physiotherapy 9.00 – 4pm, Patricia, ¾ hr Foot Care 4-6 weekly, Janet½ hr WEDNESDAY Massage, ½hr or 1hr Hot Stone Massage, 1½hr Reflexology & Beauty Therapies 1hr, 9 – 4pm, Helen THURSDAY Oxygen 10.30 Acupuncture 9.15–2pm… Read more »
Patricia will be doing 2 osteopathy appointments in October on 12th and 26th. David Harsant will be starting as ‘manual therapist trained in osteopathic technique’ on THURSDAY 5th November, appointments will remain on a THURSDAY from then on. Any questions please let us know.
Source BMJ: Interesting article by Gavin Giovannoni, consultant neurologist at Barts Health NHS Trust and colleagues describe the move to provide remote care to patients with multiple sclerosis, and Rachel Horne and Alison Thomson, provide insight into what patients think of them. The sudden switch to remote working With the onset of lockdown all NHS staff who could work… Read more »
Problems with swallowing may not be the most heard of MS symptom but it affects at least a third of people living with MS. For some people, these changes come and go, or happen during a relapse and never re-appear. But for others, they can be an ongoing issue. Any changes to swallowing can feel… Read more »
The MS Society is running a number of online sessions bringing people with MS together to discuss different MS-related topics. On Wednesday 23 September they will be bringing people together (online of course) to talk about Understanding and Managing Fatigue. What to expect? Virtually meet others from the UK who have MS Have a chance to share experiences… Read more »
A Motomed has been donated to the Centre. This is the name of the “bikes” we have in the gym. As we have two in the gym already, we do not need or have room for a third one, so it has been decided to sell it. It is in excellent condition, and we would… Read more »