Physiotherapist-led pool exercise for pwMS

Posted April 12, 2017 by Jon & filed under Events.

MS AquaPower
Physiotherapist-led pool exercise for people with MS

Venue: Ferry Leisure Centre
Diamond Place, Summertown,
Oxford OX2 7DP
Initial dates: Monday 8th, 15th, 22nd May
Time: 11.00-11.40am
Total Cost: £30 including short introductory dry land assessment
Then a 6 week block, 11.00-11.40am on:
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th June & 3rd 10th July
Cost: £8 per session, block booking required

Pre-booking and dry land introduction essential
Contact: caroline@onphysio.co.uk
Telephone: 07702884531

Interview on Radio Oxford

Posted April 12, 2017 by Sue & filed under Uncategorized.

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

Posted April 7, 2017 by Sue & filed under Centre News.

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

Posted April 7, 2017 by Sue & filed under Centre News.

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

Posted April 6, 2017 by Sue & filed under MS News.

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.

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Missed opportunities in latest PIP review

Posted April 6, 2017 by Sue & filed under MS News.

Source MS Society:

A second independent review into how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is working was published recently.

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Research on Faulty Stem Cells Suggests MS Patients Need Tailored Therapies

Posted April 6, 2017 by Sue & filed under MS News.

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.