Source MS Society:
Lord Low announced the findings of an independent review into the Government’s proposed reduction to Employment Support Allowance (ESA) as part of changes to the welfare system in the Welfare Reform and Work Bill today. Read on.
Next week Panorama reports on repurposing cancer drug for MS
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.
20 DONATED MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE TO OXSRAD
first come first served……..
A Member here at the Centre has kindly donated 20 memberships for MS Centre ‘MS’ Members. OXSRAD aims to offer sports, recreational and leisure activities that are accessible to all. Their social and recreational activities cover a wide range of interests including keep fit, art and music and dance classes.
Caring Matters
It was wonderful to see so many of you recently at our ‘Caring Matters’ conference on 20th November. We were delighted that so many carers and professionals were able to attend and hope everyone enjoyed the day and found it useful and informative. We have received some very positive feedback from those attending which is really encouraging.
I am delighted to attach a digital link and a low resolution pdf to the latest edition of ‘Care Matters’ http://ow.ly/VgUjf – which is ‘hot off the press’! As always it is full of interesting articles and information for carers and professionals but if you would prefer to receive hard copies of the newsletter please do not hesitate to contact me.
May I take this opportunity to wish you, your teams and your families Seasons Greetings and a very Happy and peaceful New Year from everyone atCarers Oxfordshire. Thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement and assistance over the past year in cascading vital information to Oxfordshire’s informal carers which is appreciated so much by us all.
Further information, help and advice for carers can be found on our website www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk or by telephoning 0845 050 7666. During the holiday period in an emergency or crisis situation the Emergency Duty Team Out Of Hours Service can be accessed on 0800 833 408
With very best wishes
Catherine
Researchers grow retinal nerve cells in the lab
Source EurekAlert:
Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a method to efficiently turn human stem cells into retinal ganglion cells, the type of nerve cells located within the retina that transmit visual signals from the eye to the brain. Death and dysfunction of these cells cause vision loss in conditions like glaucoma and multiple sclerosis. Read on.
Issue 5 of progressive MS ezine
Hi there,
My name is Ian Cook. I am a journalist with progressive MS from the UK who is writing a regular free ezine about progressive MS. Issue five (December 2015/ January 2016) is attached. I hope you find it interesting.
In this issue is some little reported news about a trial into Tysabri for people with secondary progressive MS. Also there are details of a Panorama programme on BBC1 to be screened on Monday 14 December at 8.30 pmentitled: “Can You Stop My Multiple Sclerosis?” Sounds interesting.
There’s more too – a feature looking at cannabis for prog MS. Finally, look at my thoughts on getting more vitamin D in Winter..
So enjoy reading and please send this to all the people with progressive MS that you know, so they can read it and sign up to receive copies sent directly to their inbox.
Best wishes, Ian Cook
Donation rates 2016
As from 1 January 2016, the recommended donation rates for therapies (not including oxygen, acupuncture, footcare) will be £13 for MS member, £23 for carers, £30 for members with other conditions. Recommended donations for oxygen therapy for MS and Carers remain the same, but there will be an increase for non-ms to £17.
Membership is being reduced from £25 to £20 plus an additional £15 for each family member or partner/carer.
Any questions please speak to Sue.
100 club winners November
1st Prize – John Day
2nd Prize – Sue Webb
3rd Prize – Linda Tierney
WE NEED MORE 100 CLUB MEMBERS, PLEASE JOIN, SEE SUE OR GLORIA FOR DETAILS.
Christmas Fair – Milton Park
Please see the attached poster for details of the Christmas Fair at Milton Park, all proceeds from the tombola stall are given to the centre.
Boma All Terrain Wheelchair
Boma All Terrain Wheelchair will be on display at the centre on Friday 4th December from 11am and a representative will be available to ask questions.
