A new Asian MS Newsletter has been produced, the editor is Trishna Bharadia. “Asian MS is a national support group for Asians with MS, their carers, friends and family. We seek to increase awareness and dispel ignorance of MS in the Asian community, as well as put fun and dignity into the lives of Asians… Read more »
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Latest news from Down Under
MS Research Australia latest newsletter. Read here.
Do you want to participate in a study?
Do you want to participate in a study? – The effect of high flavonoid pure coca on fatigue and glycaemic response in people with MS
Government must do more to improve neurological services, report shows
Source MS Society: A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has shown the government has made patchy progress in meeting objectives for improving services for people with neurological conditions. Progress was reviewed against recommendations made by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee in 2012. Read on.
A Scottish GP and former government advisor is facing charges of misconduct
Source BBC: A Scottish GP and former government advisor is facing charges of misconduct over his treatment of a number of patients, including a child. Dr Tom Gilhooly runs the Essential Health Clinic in Glasgow which offers alternative treatments for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune conditions. Read on.
Have your say on the NICE quality standard for MS
Source MS Trust: Calling all people with MS and health professionals! We need your help to shape our response to a consultation on the key areas for improving services for people with MS. Following the publication last year of the NICE Guideline for the management of MS in primary and secondary care (Clinical Guideline 186),… Read more »
Plegridy approved for NHS in Wales
Source MS Trust:Plegridy (peginterferon beta-1a) has been approved as a treatment for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis on the NHS by the Welsh drug regulator the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG). Plegridy should be available on the Welsh NHS within three months, so neurologists should be able to prescribe it from late October 2015. Plegridy… Read more »
Wheelchair services in England ‘are failing’
Source BBC: One of Great Britain’s most successful Paralympians has said wheelchair services across England are failing on every level. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has launched a new national charter to improve services across the country. Read on.
Foot Care Dates
Janet Lynn, Footcare – appointments until end of the year: 13 Aug 9 – 3.45 1 Sept 9 – 1.30 24 Sept 9 – 12.45 13 Oct 9 – 12.45 5 Nov 9 – 1.30 24 Nov 9 – 12.45 17 Dec 9 – 3.00
Business & Community Awards 2015
Didcot First’s 7th Annual Business & Community Awards (BACAs) are now open for nominations. The BACAs recognise and reward excellence within Didcot, the surrounding villages and business parks such as Milton Park, Culham Science Park, Harwell Campus and Southmead Industrial Estate. Entries can be made by anyone who would like to recommend a charity, community… Read more »
