The Centre is supporting a research study being done through Brunel University London. Posters are displayed at the centre: Do you have MS? Are you able to walk on your own (with or without an aid such as a stick or crutches?) Are you able to participate in physical activity? Are you interested in… Read more »
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MS Society local branch newsletter Jan-Mar 2016
MS newsletter Jan-Mar MS nomination form
Resheduled to Monday 18th January – Next week Panorama reports on repurposing cancer drug for MS
Source BBC: One hundred thousand people in the UK have multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition that can result in permanent disability. Panorama has exclusive access to patients pioneering a crossover cancer treatment that has enabled some MS sufferers with paralysis to regain their movement. For more click here.
Disability benefits assessments costs doubled
Source MS Society: A report by the National Audit Office has found disability benefit assessments have doubled in cost to £579 million a year. The spending watchdog also found targets are being missed and, despite more tests being done face-to-face, the quality continues to be inadequate. Read on.
Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Tissue Bank
The Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Tissue Bank is a national collection of central nervous system (CNS) tissue samples donated by individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease and related neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions. The vision of the Tissue Bank is one that it shares with its funding charities, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Parkinson’s UK… Read more »
Membership fee for 2016 due please
Happy New Year to you all. It’s that time of year I’m afraid – Membership is due, find attached membership form. The good news is it has been reduced this year to £20 for the first family member and £15 for subsequent family members. Also attached are details of our 100 Club lotto, numbers cost £5 per month, a… Read more »
Resheduled form Monday 11th January – Next week Panorama reports on repurposing cancer drug for MS
Source BBC: One hundred thousand people in the UK have multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition that can result in permanent disability. Panorama has exclusive access to patients pioneering a crossover cancer treatment that has enabled some MS sufferers with paralysis to regain their movement. For more click here.
New consultation on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Source MS Society: The Government has launched a consultation on suggested changes to thePersonal Independence Payment (PIP), focussing on how an individual’s reliance on aids and appliances is assessed. The consultation suggests a number of options including reductions to PIP or replacing it with with a one-off payment for those who receive the benefit solely… Read more »
Damage to myelin producing cells could trigger nervous system inflammation
Source MS Society: A new study provides evidence for oligodendrocyte (myelin making cell) death as a key event in triggering inflammation in the central nervous system. Read on.
I would like to wish all our members a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year
I would like to wish all our members a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. We’ve had a good year this year. I hope you have all enjoyed and benefitted from the various therapies on offer and enjoyed the social element. Here’s to a good 2016.
