Source MS Society: The International Progressive MS Alliance has awarded three £3.6 million grants to researchers accelerating the pace of progressive MS research. The Alliance is a worldwide collaborative of MS organisations co-founded by the MS Society. More than 2.3 million people around the world live with MS and more than one million of those… Read more »
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Personal assistant/Carer required in Abingdon
A pa/carer is required to assist a disabled man with Multiple sclerosis. Mondays 10.30-6.00 and/or Sundays 10.30-6.00. You may apply for one or both days. Experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. Duties will include; Personal care, light housework, assisting with day to day activities such as shopping, social… Read more »
MS Trust launches campaign to fund new MS nurses in areas of greatest need
Source MS Trust: A new report published today by the MS Trust shows that 64 per cent of people living with MS in the UK – around 68,000 people – live in areas where there aren’t enough MS nurses to provide vital care and support. This is why we’re launching a campaign to fund new… Read more »
Half of people with MS have faced ‘unacceptable’ mistreatment
Source MS Society: Almost half (45%) of people with MS feel they have experienced mistreatment or stigma because of their symptoms, according to our most recent survey. Our report showed that 49% of people with MS have been accused of being drunk because they were having trouble walking. Another 47% say they’ve been told they… Read more »
MS Documentary seeking interviewees
I am a student at The London Film School producing a documentary film about the experience of water therapy for MS patients and we are looking for interviewees. The film seeks to convey the benefits of the therapy, in particular, the way it creates a sense of freedom and escape for patients suffering from MS…. Read more »
Earlier Detection, Timely Treatment for MS, Parkinson’s Possible with Virtual Reality Tool
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: Scientists at Russia’s Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) and Siberian State Medical University (SSMU), both in Tomsk, have developed a diagnosis system for neurodegenerative diseases in the early stages. The system uses virtual reality (VR) technology to immerse a subject in a virtual environment during functional tests designed to detect early symptoms of diseases… Read more »
Sponsor please
Jodie Evans, an MS member here, has set herself a personal challenge to do the Brackley novice triathlon, 200m swim, 10k bike and 3k run. Jodie has had a tough year and the centre has helped her to meet and chat to others, she attends the swimming group once a month and has regular massage… Read more »
Raffle prizes needed – Quiz night Fri 14th October
Raffle prizes needed for my quiz night on Fri 14th October, lots of bottles of wine needed and other decent prizes, chocolates, biscuits, hampers, etc etc. Anything left over will go towards the Christmas raffle.
Urgent help needed
Thank you to those that collected at Sainsbury’s Didcot – Dave, Petula, Richard, Alan, Bev and Tony, you collected £312.25. If anyone is free to collect at Tesco Metro Cowley Road this Friday let me know URGENTLY, we only have 1 collector, so really need help with this one.
Interesting article on Oxygen Therapy
Source The Conversation.com: There is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) yet. As a complex neurodegenerative disease of the brain, it is incredibly difficult to treat. Despite the development of new and sophisticated therapies to control the inflammation and physical symptoms of the disease, these treatments don’t work for everyone. This is because MS comes… Read more »
