Source The Guardian: MPs and patient groups have called for an end to the repeated assessments that people with progressive diseases must undergo in order to qualify for disability benefits. Read moreabout Stop PIP reassessments for patients with progressive diseases, campaigners say
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Thousands have disability vehicles taken away
Source BBC: More than 50,000 disabled people have had specially adapted vehicles taken away since changes to disability benefits in 2013. Read moreabout Thousands have disability vehicles taken away
London Marathon Run
Not long until our runner Will Jones takes part in the London Marathon, there is a sponsorship sheet at the centre or contact Sue by email if you wish to donate.
Interview on Radio Oxford
Andy and Alan were interviewed on Radio Oxford on Sunday morning at 9.30. To hear the interview click on the link http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04y5324 take the slider along to 2 hours 39 mins, after Carole King.
Easter Raffle Winners
Jodie won the Egg and Leslie won the bunny. Happy Easter to all our members.
Advance booking times change from 6 weeks to 4 weeks with immediate effect
In an effort to reduce the number of appointment cancellations and apparent booking errors we are reducing the advanced booking times from 6 weeks to 4 weeks with immediate effect. The Committee has agreed this change.
Scientists Accelerate Stem Cells’ Production of Brain Cells to Just Days, Study Reports
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: British scientists have accelerated from weeks to days the process by which stem cells generate brain cells, which could open the door to new treatment approaches for diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Read moreabout Scientists Accelerate Stem Cells’ Production of Brain Cells to Just Days, Study Reports
Missed opportunities in latest PIP review
Source MS Society: A second independent review into how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is working was published recently. Read moreabout Missed opportunities in latest PIP review
Research on Faulty Stem Cells Suggests MS Patients Need Tailored Therapies
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: Brain stem cells from primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) patients lack the ability to repair brain damage and to trigger the maturation of protective myelin-producing cells, a surprising study with far-reaching implications indicates. Read more about Research on Faulty Stem Cells Suggests MS Patients Need Tailored Therapies
Cakes and help needed
Cakes needed for cake sale at Milton Park on Friday 5th May, can you either – buy or make some cakes/cake? We need cookies, cupcakes, whole cakes, any cakes….? – help on the stall between 11 and 2?
