You can now sponsor our LandsEnd to John o’Groats virtual cycle team online at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/omstc
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets are on sale now at reception or from Sue, £1 a ticket.
The draw will take place at the quiz night on Friday 24th October.
Here are some of the great prizes to be won:-
• Hamper from Clearwater Hampers • Meal for 2 and bottle of wine at Wildwood Kitchen, Didcot • Family Swim, Didcot Wave • Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets • 1 month membership, Park Club • £5 Millets Farm voucher • Champagne • Potted Plant from Savages, Blewbury • Plus lots more………..
MS Society responds to new NICE clinical guidelines on MS
Two MS treatments that relieve MS symptoms have been rejected by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), in its new national clinical guideline for multiple sclerosis, published on the 8th October 2014.
The guideline, which sets out how the NHS should manage the treatment of people with MS, is the first to be published in over a decade. Read more.
Guardian’s health editor discusses NICE guidelines on drugs and clinical care
Source Guardian:
With Nice announcing its latest guidelines on drugs and clinical care, the Guardian’s health editor is joined by an expert panel to discuss the implications for those who suffer from MS.
Sarah is joined in studio by Professor Mark Baker, d…irector of the centre for clinical practice at Nice, Dr Paul Cooper, chair of the MS guidelines committee, Dr Nick Rijke, executive director of policy and research at the MS Society, and Amy Bowen, director of service development at the MS Trust. Listen here!
MS Society Oxford Branch Newsletter Sept-Oct 2014
Here is the autumn edition of the Oxford branch newsletter for your enjoyment. MS newsletter Sept-Oct 2014
Raffle Prizes Urgently Needed
I’ve had no donations for the quiz night raffle…. we make the most money from the raffle, so if there is anything you can donate that would be great.
Thanks
Sue
Extra oxygen sessions
Extra oxygen sessions (in addition to the usual ones at 10 on Tuesday, 11 on Thursday and 10 on Friday):
Tuesday 14th October at 11.30
Wednesday 15th at 10.00
Friday 17th at 11.45
Wednesday 22nd at 10.00
Friday 24th at 11.45
100 Club winners
100 Club winners this month:
1st Prize, Linda Tierney
2nd prize, Melissa Mace
3rd prize, Ian McKay
Total prize fund £62.50. You have to be in it to win it. Speak to Sue or reception for details on how to join our 100 club.
Accupuncture date changed this month
Unfortunately Tim has had to change his appointment from this Thursday 2nd to Thursday 9th. He still has appointments available, please contact the centre to book an appointment.
Charity Awards – Nominate now!
If anyone would like to nominate us for a Charity award we would be very grateful!
There are 9 award categories and the form is really simple to do. The Awards are really prestigious and are a great way to raise our profile.
The Charity nomination form and volunteer nomination form are below(you can nominate a volunteer for an individual award). The form needs to be returned to awards@ocva.org.uk
Nominate now! The Oxfordshire Charity and Volunteer Awards are now open for nominations- so shout about your group’s great work. www.ocva.org.uk/awards2015
