Source The Guardian:
A surgical treatment pioneered in Europe that was sought out by thousands of people with multiple sclerosis has been categorically debunked by Canadian researchers
Funding for social care announced in Budget
Source MS Society:
The Chancellor Phillip Hammond has announced funding of £2 billion over the next three years for the social care system in England.
MS Diagnostic blood test
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:
Molecular diagnostics startup IQuity is introducing a pioneering blood test that speeds up multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis to just seven days. Previously, this process could take up to months or years.
5 Benefits of having a pet when you have Multiple Sclerosis
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:
As part of MS Awareness Month, we’re looking at different aspects of living with multiple sclerosis and some of the things patients can do to enrich their lives.
Queen’s University multiple sclerosis research ‘a landmark’
Source BBC:
Research by scientists at Queen’s University in Belfast could revolutionise life for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Charities’ plea over Personal Independence Payments
Source BBC:
The chief executives of more than 30 charities have written to ministers urging them not to restrict access to a disability benefit.
5 things you need to know about today’s PIP changes
Source MS Society:
Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) is a benefit helps cover the extra costs you can face if you need help doing everyday tasks or find it difficult to get around. It’s replacing Disability Living Allowance ( DLA ) for people of working age across the UK. Read moreabout 5 things you need to know about today’s PIP changes
Listen to Caroline Wyatt on the Jeremy Vine show
Source BBC:
Listen to Caroline Wyatt talking about MS and her experience of stem cell therapy on the Jeremy Vine show, BBC Radio 2. Caroline is on after the 1pm news an hour into the show. To listen click here.
New ‘budget impact test’ could delay access to new drugs
NICE has approved a new affordability test for drugs, which could delay one in five new treatments becoming available on the NHS by up to 3 years.
Boat Trip
Friday 19th May, 11-1 (boarding 10.45)
- Boarding at Eynsham lock, travelling upstream through Pinkhill Lock, turning at the Ferry pub at Bablock Hythe before heading back downstream.
- Hot/Cold drinks, biscuits provided (you can take your own lunch).
- Takes 5 wheelchairs (carer needed too), 12 people in total.
- Ramp/lift, disabled toilet.
Cost: if 12 people go: £16 each,
more if less people go.
