MS Together is an organisation which provides advice and support to people affected by MS, with a particular focus on those living with MS aged 18-35. They provide an online community through private Facebook groups and enable connections to be made through their peer to peer support service. They also organise a number of different virtual… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Menopause and MS: MS Society webinar, 17 October
This session will provide you with information and guidance on how the menopause may affect you, as there are a vast range of symptoms associated with it. It will also provide you with what options you have for managing your menopausal and MS symptoms. There will be time at the end for questions. Date: Tuesday… Read more »
Donations please – help make it a Luxury Hamper you want to win!
Donations please – help make it a Luxury Hamper you want to win! (All donations need a good shelf-life date please) If you are able to, please put your name against one of these items and bring to centre when you can, but before Thurs 14th December. Raffle takes place at the Christmas lunch on Monday… Read more »
Pain and MS: MS Society webinar, 21 September
Some people with MS may experience pain and it can be the most difficult invisible symptom to describe and manage. Pain may be caused directly, due to nerve damage, or indirectly, due to other MS symptoms. It can cause feelings of overwhelm, frustration and can impact your emotions and wellbeing. The seminar will be joined… Read more »
Heat health alert issued for England
A heat-health alert has been issued for most parts of England as temperatures could reach 32C midweek. The UK Health Security Agency’s yellow warning is in place across seven regions including Southern England until 9pm on Sunday. It means that the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions should take extra care. For more information… Read more »
Well done Sandra Tearney!
Well done to Sandra Tearney who won 2nd place in the 80cm show jumping and won the 90cm at Wellington Riding Club. Sandra has been coming to the centre for oxygen therapy for some time now and is also currently training to be an oxygen volunteer. Sandra is such a positive lady who has been battling… Read more »
100 Club winner for August
100 club winners for August: 1st prize Jackie Wray 2nd prize Sam Reilly 3rd prize Sarah Lally Sharing a prize fund of: £100 Well done
WABC WheelyFest 23
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) helps disabled and less mobile people get out on the River Thames free of charge aboard our Wheelyboat, WOW-one. To raise the funds needed to keep this charity afloat, WABC will host Wheelyfest, a day of live music and fun, on Sunday September 24th at Wallingford Sports Park. Tickets are… Read more »
What Next? Newly Diagnosed MS Society Information Webinar – 6 Sep
Who is this event for? The programme In the webinar and the following week’s conversational group, they’ll help you to start making sense of your diagnosis. They will provide you with the information and signpost to further support and guidance that you may need. The MS Society hope that these sessions will empower you to… Read more »
Progressive forms of MS: MS Society wellbeing course starting 4 Sep
Join these MS Society sessions where you’ll connect with other people across the UK with progressive forms of MS over three consecutive weeks. Each session is usually made up of a small group of people from across the UK living with MS. These are fairly informal and each week will have a different topic. Session Overview:… Read more »