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The Centre is supporting a research study being done through Brunel University London. Posters are displayed at the centre:
Do you have MS?
Are you able to walk on your own (with or without an aid such as a stick or crutches?)
Are you able to participate in physical activity?
Are you interested in being involved in a research project.
If the answer is yes to these questions then Brunel University are conducting a study to look at the relationship between different ways of measuring walking and its impact on everyday life.
The study involves completing a series of questionnaires, a walking test and wearing a pedometer for a week. You do not need to change any of your daily routines during the study.
If you are interested in knowing more about this study please contact any of the people below who can give you further information.
Sarah Peacock Jennifer Ryan
Physiotherapist/Research Assistant Physiotherapist/Researcher
Brunel University London Brunel University London
1322326@my.brunel.ac.uk Jennifer.Ryan@brunel.ac.uk
Tel: 01865 268702
This study has been granted ethical approval by College of Health and Life Sciences Ethics Committee, Brunel University London. The research study is: “The predictive value of capacity, capability and performance measures of walking ability to predict participation in community dwelling adults with Multiple Sclerosis”.
Source BBC:
One hundred thousand people in the UK have multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition that can result in permanent disability. Panorama has exclusive access to patients pioneering a crossover cancer treatment that has enabled some MS sufferers with paralysis to regain their movement. For more click here.
Source MS Society:
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The spending watchdog also found targets are being missed and, despite more tests being done face-to-face, the quality continues to be inadequate. Read on.
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Source BBC:
One hundred thousand people in the UK have multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition that can result in permanent disability. Panorama has exclusive access to patients pioneering a crossover cancer treatment that has enabled some MS sufferers with paralysis to regain their movement. For more click here.
Source MS Society:
The Government has launched a consultation on suggested changes to thePersonal Independence Payment (PIP), focussing on how an individual’s reliance on aids and appliances is assessed.
The consultation suggests a number of options including reductions to PIP or replacing it with with a one-off payment for those who receive the benefit solely because they rely on aids or appliances. Read on.