Parliamentary committee issues wake-up call over neurology services

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Last week the Public Accounts Committee has published its report into services for people with neurological conditions.

The report by the influential parliamentary committee recognises the on-going challenges facing neurology services finding that, despite a similar review in 2012, there is still “wide variation across the country in access, outcomes and patient experience.”  More click here.

Information left by the MS Nurse

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The MS Nurse left me a few things that might be of benefit:
1.    A publication by the MS Trust recommended by the MS Nurse – Managing your bowels, a guide for people with MS.
2.    A carers information pack from Carers Oxfordshire.
3.    Message in a Bottle.  A Lions International scheme.  A small pot kept in fridge containing essential information for the emergency services in the event of an accident or emergency at home.   We have about 20 tubs at the centre, more information inside the pots.
 Sue

Do you need motivation?

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Dear Readers,
Happy New Year (belatedly!).

Will this be the year you try something new or take up a regular physical activity you enjoy? We have plenty of options for you to choose from! The latest additions to our class list (that has now topped 60 classes across Oxfordshire) can be found below. I would like to draw particular attention to ALL Big Bold and Balance classes (for people with Parkinson’s) that are now free to attend – thanks to Parkinson’s UK.

If you need some motivation or reasons to stick with exercise, here are a few:

  • Regular exercise can reduce your risk of getting dementia (Alzheimers) by 50%
  • Exercise can enhance your mood and make you feel more positive
  • Strength and balance can be regained! It is possible to rejuvenate 10-40% of leg strength in just 12 weeks with regular exercise (Fiatarone 1990, Skelton, 1995)

NEW Generation Games classes:

  • ZUMBA GOLD            Wednesdays      10-11am  NEW Rose Hill Community Centre
  • TAI CHI                       Mondays           10-11am   Hanney War Memorial Hall, Brookside, East Hanney
  • BIG BOLD & BALANCE (Parkinson’s class) Fridays 10.30-11.30 am WI Hall, North Hinksey Lane, FREE
  • SENIOR SPIN              Thursdays         10-11am     Milton Park Gym (£2.50 for non-members)
  • EXERCISE TO MUSIC  Monday             9.30-10.30am   Seacourt Hall, Botley

£4- your first session is free for all classes (except Big Bold &Balance, which is always free)
With Hadden Hill Golf club, Didcot we will be running joint Golf lessons.

>There are two types of session: Ladies Golf and Golf suitable for people with dementia.
>Each of the 5 session lasts 40 mins. and the cost per session is £6 (includes a hot drink).
>For any questions please feel free to contact us, or Tom at the Golf Clubtomhartleygolf@hotmail.com. (to book please contact Tom).
Ladies Golf Class Only
Tuesday April 19th
Tuesday April 26th
Tuesday May 3rd
Tuesday May 10th  
Dementia Golf Class
Thursday 14th April
Thursday 21st April
Thursday 28th April
Thursday 5th May
Thursday 12th May
New feature on our website
The homepage of our website has now been enhanced with a blue “Health Info” button. Clicking on it will take you to short information section on particular chronic conditions such as Diabetes and Cancer. Once logged in, you will be able to access all of our classes and others in Oxfordshire. If you log your regular activity (recording exercise has been proven to motivate us to continue) you will receive rewards once you reach certain levels. We have some beautiful pedometers, canvas shopping bags and towels in our office to be claimed!
Finally, if you have any comments or feedback on the website we are keen to hear from you.
https://www.generationgames.org.uk
The charity Mind are offering free leisure passes to people, see link for further details http://www.oxspa.co.uk/active-body-healthy-mind/participantinfo 

http://www.oxspa.co.uk/active-body-healthy-mind/
And last but not least, we wanted to give you a voucher to use and share with friends. If you bring a friend along who has never been to a Generation Games class you go for free! (and they naturally go for free as it is their first session. We hope you enjoy a new class!
Copyright © 2016 Generation Games / Age UK Oxfordshire, All rights reserved.
This is our first electronic newsletter. We will be sending them quarterly throughout the year. Please click ‘unsubscribe’ if you don not wish to receive further newsletters.
Sue Doran
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Collection dates Millets Farm, Frilford

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Collection dates have been arranged for Millets Farm, Frilford, volunteers needed to do 1.5hr slots throughout the day:
Dates arranged:
Sat 9th April, Sun 10th April
Sat 11th June, Sun 12th June
Please speak to Sue or Gloria.
Many thanks

People & the Park Newsletter – February 2016

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If you are having trouble viewing the email below please click here
People & the Park Newsletter
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Join us for the Sport Relief 5k

The Milton Park team have organised a 5k route around the park and are encouraging as many of you as possible to take part. The 5k route can be run, jogged or walked. We will be joined by the Park Club who will be helping us with a fun warm-up!
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Oxitec mosquitoes fight Zika virus
A solution advanced by Milton Park’s Oxitec is helping to fight the Zika virus in Brazil.
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Welcoming CCF to Milton Park
Travis Perkins company, CCF have taken 124 Olympic Avenue on Milton Park which has been fully refurbished.
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Training club starting at the Innovation Centre
Adhere training club are starting to run training courses at Milton Park, making it even easier for companies across the park to educate their staff.
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CTS celebrate 30 years
Did you know in 1992, CTS were the first company in the UK to offer a colour laptop? They were also the first to have an internet café in Oxfordshire. As well as this, in 2016 they turn 30
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Backhill Lane tunnel to reopen
Earlier this week, Oxfordshire County Council announced that they would be starting work on opening the Backhill Lane tunnel this summer
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Packhorse pub under new management with great offer!
The pub is now under new management and after an extensive refurbishment is re-opening.
Cater Leydon Millard employment law training
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Thursday 3rd March
Trends in IP, what you need to know seminar
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Tuesday 8th March
Bike Dr
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Wednesday 9th March
Wandering Feast
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Thursday 10th March
www.miltonpark.co.uk

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Breakthrough for ocrelizumab

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Source MS Society:

American drug regulators have granted ocrelizumab a special status that could speed up approval following positive phase three trial results. Read on.