We all have or know someone with that bit of equipment stored in the house, the garage or shed, that’s no longer needed. If you or a relative have community equipment that is no longer needed please call NRS on 0844 893 6960 (Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm) to arrange for it to be collected FREE. Not returning… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Other brain diseases reveal clues to primary progressive MS
Source MS Research Australia: Brain disease genes linked to primary progressive MS risk. Despite many genes being found that contribute to the risk of developing MS, so far research has not identified genes that are specific for the risk of developing the primary progressive form of MS. Now, a new international study has shown that rare… Read more »
What is SymTrac™
Source Novartis: SymTrac™ is a free app available on iPhone and Android that helps people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) track general wellbeing and symptoms over time. The data recorded can be viewed in easy-to-read charts and shared with MS specialist teams to enhance consultation time and support decision making. SymTrac™ is the first MS app to… Read more »
A date for your diary
Harwell Charity Craft Fair, Sunday 18th November. Craft fair 2018 v1
Nominate us for an award!
Didcot First are taking nominations for the Business and Community Awards. If you feel the centre has gone above and beyond and you would like to nominate us for an award, please visit www.didcotfirst.org and select the ‘BACS’ tab to complete a nomination form. Winners receive a framed certificate in recognition of their achievement along with… Read more »
Sad news
Ted Lyall, a volunteer here at the centre when I first came to the centre, passed away last Thursday. There is a memorial service for him at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on 21st August at 3pm and afterwards at La Fontana Restaurant. There is a card at the centre for anyone wishing to sign it.
Raffle prizes needed
For a quiz night to be held by the Nightingale Pub Bicester on Thursday 30th August. I am also happy to now accept raffle prizes for the MS Quiz Night onFriday 12th October
Wasp Nest
We have a wasp nest under the centre by the disabled walkway. Milton Park have been informed and will come and investigate. Please be aware.
Government review says doctors should be able to prescribe cannabis for medicinal use.
Source MS Society: Government review says doctors should be able to prescribe cannabis for medicinal use. (Note: What medical professionals usually mean by ‘medicinal cannabis’ or ‘medical cannabis’ is cannabis products licensed as medical treatments. So for MS, that means Sativex, which is specifically licensed to treat muscle spasms and stiffness in MS. Journalists or other… Read more »
Doctors think they have discovered the cause of multiple sclerosis
Source Mail Online: Could vaccine for a common virus stop multiple sclerosis? Doctors think they have discovered the cause of disease. (Note: The researchers’ explanation is currently just a theory but they plan to carry out further research.) A vaccine for avoiding multiple sclerosis has moved a step closer, as doctors believe they have discovered the cause… Read more »
