If you are disabled, driving can seem a daunting prospect. The Queen Elizabeth Foundation are specialists in all aspects of driving for disabled people, with expert assessors and instructors backed by specialist technology. They have a wide variety of specially adapted dual-controlled cars fitted with hand controls and left foot accelerators, swivel seat and hi-tech… Read more »
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Oxford Otters Swimming Club
We are a small swimming club aimed at people who have a disability or mobility problems. This could be long term or short term. We have been established since 1966. We meet at Brookes sports, Oxford Brookes University, Harcourt Campus, Botley, Oxford. ox2 9at. We meet every 2 weeks on a Sunday morning, 9:00-11:30. we have… Read more »
Milton Park July Newsletter
July Newsletter Milton Park 2040 Vision A message from Philip Campbell to tell you about our latest project: The Milton Park 2040 vision. Please take part in the first step survey and share with your peers and colleagues. Read more On-site News Isansys wireless technology wins award Read article Don’t forget about the TuesdayWandering Feast… Read more »
Congratulations to our July winners
Toni Radulovic winning £48.75 Julia Gower winning £29.25 Richard Twine winning £19.50 If you would like to join our 100 club, just £5 a month, speak to Sue or Gloria for details and a form, you can pay by cheque, cash or standing order.
Date for your diary – 30th August
Quiz night with The Nightingale to raise money for the centre. We would like a team to enter if possible are you available? Any raffle prize donations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Many thanks to Dave, Russ, John M, Sarah D, Maggie, John & Angela, Gloria, Andy & Julia, Liz & Ronnie, Brenda & Geoff for giving up their time on Friday and Saturday to collect at Tesco Extra Abingdon. A great total was raised: £945.69, so a massive thank you to all of you.
Attention, concentration and fatigue in long-term conditions study
Attention, concentration and fatigue in long-term conditions study: Participants who attend the testing session in London will be paid £20.00 Do you have a long-term condition such as multiple sclerosis or cancer? People with these conditions often report high levels of fatigue and difficulties with attention and concentration. This research is interested in understanding these issues… Read more »
Remap – making things possible, custom made equipment provided free of charge.
Source Remap: Remap is a national charity that works through local groups of skilled volunteers. We help disabled people achieve independence and a better quality of life by designing and making equipment for their individual needs. This tailor-made equipment helps people to carry out essential daily tasks without having to ask for help, or helps… Read more »
Do you or your partner have MS? Would you like to help design an app to help people with MS manage fatigue?
The University of Sheffield has asked for volunteers to help with their research study. They asked a group of people with Multiple Sclerosis, and a group of healthcare professionals, about what they thought the contents and appearance of a fatigue management app should be. They would like to know how far you agree or disagree with the… Read more »
Dates for your dairies
Dates for your dairies: Friday 12th October – MS Quiz Night, Conservative Club, Didcot Sunday 18th November – Harwell Xmas Craft Fair (half proceeds to the centre) Saturday 15th December and Thursday 20th December – Steventon Choral Society, Steventon Village Hall Further details nearer the time…
