Posts By: Sue

MSsy Meet-up

For the next meet up the plan is to go Bowling at Oxford Bowlplex and have something to eat. The choice of dates are as follows:- Wednesday 16th Oct evening Thursday 17th or Sunday 27th afternoon or evening The Bowling will cost £6 and will need to be paid when date is decided.  

Number of multiple sclerosis patients in the UK ‘growing’

  Source BBC The number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the UK is falling while the number of those living with the disease is growing, research shows. (Note: This is why it is so important to continue to support your local MS Therapy Centre who provide long term care and support for people… Read more »

Researchers identify 48 new genes linked to MS

Source MS Society: Results of a new study into finding the genes that may increase a person’s likelihood of developing MS have been published today (30th Sept) in the journal Nature Genetics.  Read more here!

Multiple sclerosis cases hit 2.3m worldwide

Multiple sclerosis cases hit 2.3m worldwide Source Trade Arabia: The number of people living with multiple sclerosis around the world has increased by 10 per cent in the past five years to 2.3 million, according to the most extensive survey of the disease to date.  Read more here.

ILC Open Day – 6th November 2013 – Mobility

Next Open Day will be on Wednesday, 6 November from 10 am to 3 pm.    The theme will be Mobility.  We hope to have a range of mobility aids, including walkers, wheelchairs and a mobile hoist.  The Falls Prevention Service will also be with us.  As always all are welcome to attend our Open Days.  Just drop in.  Refreshments available…. Read more »

September 100 Club Winners

Congratulations to the September 100 Club winners:- 1st prize, Ian McKay 2nd prize, Karen Jones 3rd prize, Richard Payne

Change of Day for Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular Acupuncture has changed days, now 2nd Friday in the month.  Appointments available for Friday 11th October, please ring the Centre.  If you would like a block close together please let the Centre know as this can be arranged.

Number of multiple sclerosis patients in the UK ‘growing’

Source BBC The number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the UK is falling while the number of those living with the disease is growing, research shows. (Note: This is why it is so important to continue to support your local MS Therapy Centre who provide long term care and support for people with… Read more »

Quiz Night Raffle Tickets

I have some lovely prizes for the raffle.  I you are unable to make the quiz night and would like to buy some tickets please let myself or Gloria know.  Some of the prizes include: – Magnum of Champagne – another bottle of Champagne – Lovely hamper (donated by hampers.com) – Fruit Basket – File and Polish and… Read more »