Enable Magazine July-August

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Presenting Enable Magazine
July-August issue

The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title

Introducing the July-August issue of Enable Magazine.
We’re so excited to share this issue with you and your network.

 

This issue is packed with inspiration to get you going: we’re discussing everything from ways to get active, to how to get festival ready. We’ve even included a simple but delicious recipe for you to try. If you’re looking for something to read while you relax, I recommend my favourite book of the summer: actor Tommy Jessop’s new memoir, A Life Worth Living. Ahead of the book’s release, I had the chance to catch up with Tommy, who is also this issue’s cover star, to talk about why you should pick up a copy.

While the summer can be exciting, the cost of living, cuts to social care and the need for equity remain key concerns. That’s why we’ve packed this issue with information, advice and support on accessing social prescribing, money updates, the need for more specialist dementia nurses, alongside spotlighting exciting projects, organisations and more.

Enjoy all of this and much more inside the July-August issue.

Talking MS, Talking Fatigue, MS Society Webinar – 24 July

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These conversation cafés are hosted by one of the MS Society’s Living Well Facilitators. They are also joined by one of our volunteers with lived experience who will get the conversation started. The format of the café makes sure that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts however there is no pressure to speak.

These sessions are for anyone living with MS in the UK. They are a great way to get together to chat and share your experiences. This month they’re looking at fatigue. 

Date: Monday 24 July

Time: 6pm to 7pm

This session is organised by the national MS charity, the MS Society. You can find out more about them by visiting their website at www.mssociety.org.uk

Click here to book your space

Cancellations

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Whilst we are aware that people become unwell at the last minute, we are having a lot of last-minute cancellations and/or people not showing up for their oxygen sessions. 

Please be aware that I have a long waiting list of people with other conditions and it is a shame that I cannot offer these up.  If you can please give plenty of notice of cancellation.

Please note Sue is only part-time and only works Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  Alison generally covers Friday but not always, so the answerphone is not checked every day. 

Thank you for consideration.

Easy fund raising, invite new supporters

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Make it a great month and year for Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Oxfordshire.   

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Cheque presentation

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Cheque presentation to Andy by Hugh Collins Rice from St Peter’s Church, Didcot who raised £393 for the MS Centre at their recent quiz and chip night. 

Many thanks to everyone who supported the event.

June 100 club winners

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June 100 club winners:

1st Sara Twine

2nd Carol Gulliver

3rd Angela Day

Sharing a prize fund of: £102.50

You’ve got to be in it to win it!!

Grants for holidays

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It’s that time of year when many people may be thinking about going on holiday. For people with MS and other disabilities this can prove challenging due to the cost and the need for accessible accommodation.

CS Disabled Holidays provide financial assistance through grants for holidays for people living with severe physical disability due to neurological or neuromuscular disorders

A relaxing break in the sunshine? Adaptive Skiing? An accessible rural retreat? Whatever kind of holiday you fancy the world is your oyster with CS Disabled Holidays. If you need funding for a holiday- alone or with carers or family members, CS Disabled Holidays can enable you to take a break.

Often people who are severely disabled find their disability an obstacle to going on holiday, as it is expensive to find the right accommodation, and to pay for the care that is required. CS Holidays provide funding for respite holidays for disabled adults, their family and carers.

To find out more about the grants available and how to apply, visit the CS Holidays website.

Staying Active with MS: Tennis / Pickleball, MS Society Webinar – 3 July

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These sessions feature a different sport or activity each month bringing you experts from the field who can explain how to get involved and how to overcome barriers to inclusion. They also hear from people living with MS who take part in the activity, sharing their experiences and what being involved means to them.

Are you a tennis fan?Planning on watching Wimbledon and want to pick up a racket yourself? This session will look at ways racket sports can be made more accessible.

They’ll be talking to Karen Mitchell from Pickleball England who will be telling us about this ingenious up and coming sport. Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong, played indoors or out, on a court about a quarter the size of a tennis court, and with a slightly lower net. It is designed to be accessible and inclusive.

They will also have lots of information from the Lawn Tennis Association about how you can find a local club with accessible options and adaptations which can open tennis up to you.

Date: Monday 3 July

Time: 6pm to 7pm

This session is organised by the national MS charity, the MS Society. You can find out more about them by visiting their website at www.mssociety.org.uk

Click here to book your space

Living Well with MS Day in West London – Saturday 8 July

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The MS Society West Central London is holding a free Living Well with MS Day on 8 July and would like to invite anyone living with MS to attend.

The event takes place on Saturday 8 July at St Paul’s Conference Centre, Hammersmith, W6 9PJ. It will run from 9.30am to 5.30pm (morning and afternoon sessions available) and free childcare will be provided.

This event will provide advice from experts about how to adopt and improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing while living with MS. You will hear from different professionals including a neurologist, dietician, disability rights lawyer and fatigue experts. Workshops include laughter yoga, MS neuro physio exercise, seated yoga, mindfulness and meditation.

To register for the WCL Living Well Day, please sign up via Eventbrite 

If you need any further information about this event please email WestCentralLondon@mssociety.org.uk or call 0782 344 5261