They come in packs of 10 and are £3 each pack, they have the MS logo in them.
New MS Trust Website
We love the new MS Trust website – feel free to give them some feedback on their new design. https://www.mstrust.org.uk
Genentech have announced positive results from a phase III study of ocrelizumab in primary progressive MS
Genentech have announced positive results from a phase III study of ocrelizumab in primary progressive MS
Source Pharmiweb.com
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced positive results from a pivotal Phase III study that evaluated the investigational medicine ocrelizumab in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). Read on.
‘Multiple sclerosis drugs should be offered earlier’
Source MS Society:
People with the most common form of multiple sclerosis should be offered drug treatment earlier, a charity says.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society’s report suggests there is a “wait-and-see” approach by doctors which needs to end.
But drug watchdog NICE says while this “disease-modifying therapy” can help in some cases, the benefits need to be weighed carefully against side-effects. Read on.
Beryl Slater
Beryl Slater is in the J.R with a broken leg. Many of you will know Beryl, she is co-founder of the Centre and still a Committee Member. We wish her a speedy recover.
Raffle tickets are now on sale
Raffle tickets are now on sale. £1 each. Draw to take place quiz night, Fri 23 October. Prizes include:
A lovely hamper from hampers.com, meal for 2 at the Plum Pudding Milton, manicure from Beautiful Creations, Cotswold Wildlife Park Tickets, Meal for 2 at the Nightingdale Bicester, 1 month membership Park Club, fruit basket, Didcot Railway Centre Tickets, hand-made cake, chocolate, alcohol, and lots lots more……
Aqua exercise class
First Friday of the Month is Aqua Day with Caroline.
That will be October 2nd – 2.00 pm, in the pool.
You can always just come for a free float!
Take part in a survey and get a £15 Amazon gift card!
Invitation: Multiple Sclerosis Patient Survey
Opinion Health, an independent research agency based in London, is currently inviting people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to take part in an online survey. This survey is designed to provide a better understanding of your experience of the treatment you are receiving as well as your treatment preferences.
The survey should take around 20 minutes to complete. As a token of our appreciation for your time and interest, you will receive a £15 Amazon Gift Card if you successfully complete the survey.
IMPORTANT: There are some interactive elements in the survey designed to make it more interesting for you. Therefore we would strongly recommend accessing and completing this survey via a desktop computer or a laptop.
Please let us know if this is a problem for you. One of our team will be more than happy to assist you.
Please click on the link below for more information:
http://survey.opinionhealth.co.uk/uc/8018L/?a=1&b=AN&c=PA&d=1
If you have any questions about this study, please feel free to contact us either by email on info@opinionhealth.com or by phone on 0207 486 6700.
Many thanks in advance,
OH Research Team
Opinion Health
11 Poland Street
London W1F 8QA
+44 (0)207-486-6700info@opinionhealth.com
http://www.opinionhealth.com
MS sufferers’ health damaged by benefits tests, survey finds
Source MS Society:
Many multiple sclerosis sufferers required to undergo assessments to claim disability benefits are having their health damaged as a result, a survey suggests.
The MS Society found that nearly half (48%) of people with the disease of the nervous system who had an assessment for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) felt the process caused their condition to deteriorate or relapse. Just over a third who had a face-to-face assessment for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) said the same. Read on.
You maybe entitled to a free eye test at home
Did you know you are entitled to a free home eye test if you cannot visit a high street optician unaided?
Free Eye Test from Visioncall Home Visiting Opticians
Benefits to being tested at home:
- In a comfortable environment you are used to
- Don’t have to worry about how you are going to get to an opticians
- We use the latest mobile technology and an exclusive digital test chart to ensure more accurate prescriptions
- We have a large range of frames available that may be free of charge depending on benefits
For more information click here.
