Article in Daily Mirror 22nd June…… Breathing in pure oxygen could be the answer to chronic headaches. Researchers at Lariboisiere Hospital in Paris are using O2 masks on 30 migrane patients. The theory is it could help to reduce swollen blood vessels linked to migrane pain.
MS Society responds to High Court ruling on unlawful PIP delays
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MS Society responds to High Court ruling on unlawful PIP delays
In a landmark case today, a high court judge declared that the delays experienced by two disabled people waiting for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) were “not only unacceptable… but…unlawful”. Read on.
Blank Faces – Understanding emotions in MS
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Do you have trouble interpreting emotions – your own or those of others? Well you’re not alone.
A recent MS Society funded project has shed some light on the influence MS can have on emotions and how this could be managed. Read on.
Government rush ahead to roll out troubled benefit scheme
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The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has quietly announced a new earlier start date for reassessment of disability living allowance (DLA) claimants as they continue to roll out the troubled personal independence payment (PIP). Read on.
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has quietly announced a new earlier start date for reassessment of disability living allowance (DLA) claimants as they continue to roll out the troubled personal independence payment (PIP). Read on.
Supermarket collection Sainsbury’s Didcot Sunday 5th July, volunteers wanted
Supermarket collection Sainsbury’s Didcot Sunday 5th July, volunteers wanted please for a 1-2 hour session, please contact the centre if you can spare some time…..
Aqua classes
During the rest of the summer, Andy is going to be organising aqua classes with Caroline on a private basis but members are welcome to attend too for a contibution towards the cost. The next two are on Friday July 10th and August 14th at 2.00. No notice needed-just show up at the pool.
From September we expect to have a free regular monthly class in place.
Hoist
The Centre has a hoist! It does not come with a sling, we decided it would be better if the member brings in their own one from home, they will be compatible with our hoist. Tricia (Physio) is the only person trained in it’s use. It will enable Tricia to assess people properly on the bed and can also be used with any of the gym equipment, if necessary.
Anyone interest in a meditation class?
Unfortunately we have lost the yoga class because we only had 3 regulars and if one was unable to make it was not viable for the class to run. The yoga teacher is offering a meditation class in instead; breathing, calming and relaxing without poses. It would be suitable for everyone. If you would be interested in this please let me know. I really need 6 regulars for the class to get up and running. It would be the same day and time as yoga, Wednesdays at 11. If this day is not suitable but you are interested please let me know.
MS Trust supports launch of new awards recognising MS health professionals
The QuDoS in MS Awards – Recognising Quality in the Delivery of Services in Multiple Sclerosis – programme is a pharmaphorum initiative supported by the MS Trust and endorsed by a number of pharmaceutical companies. Find out more here.
Volunteers Week
It is National Volunteers’ Week – this is our opportunity to say a “HUGE THANK YOU” to all of our wonderful volunteers.
We simply could not operate without you! It is your efforts that go such a long way to help so many local people living with MS. You help to bring the building to life and make the Centre such a friendly and welcoming place to be.
Once again, thank you for all that you do to help so many :0)
