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The Integrated Personal Commissioning (IPC) programme will create individualised budgets for people with long term conditions, who will be able to direct how and where the money is spent. Funding for the individualised budgets will come from NHS England, Clinical Commissioning Groups and local authorities. Access to GPs and hospital care would still be free at the point of use. Read on.
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The new MS pill Tecfidera (also known as dimethyl fumarate) has received the final stamp of approval from NICE, and should now be freely available on the NHS in England and Wales to people with active relapsing remitting MS. Read on.
Our World Cup 2014 Sweepstake winner was Gerard, well done Gerard!
A new drug developed by scientists in Oxford and Cambridge has been sanctioned for use by NICE. Alemtuzemab (or Lemtrada) is said to be a “real step forward” for those in the early stages of MS.
Boat trip being organised by Emma is now taking place on Wednesday 20th August 10.30-3.30, £10 per person. Only 12 spaces so book your place quickly.
Unfortunately Andrew Shann is no longer able to offer appointments. We have recruited a new footcare practitioner, Janet Lynn. Some of you may remember Ian Hutchins one of our lovely volunteers who sadly passed away, Janet is his daughter. Janet was really keen on that basis to come and work with our members on this basis alone. She is fully trained and runs as a full-time business. Initially appointments will be for 1hr and are available on Thursday 17th July pm, Thursday 24th July am, and Tuesday 5th August all day. Same donation rate applies. Please telephone the centre for an appointment.
Future Open Days:
Wed 3 Sept (10am to 3pm) at Peachcroft Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon. OX14 2RT
Theme: Stairs and Steps.
Wed 3 Dec (10am to 3pm) at Peachcroft Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon. OX14 2RT
Theme: Assistive Technology.
All are welcome to our open days. Just drop in. Refreshments available.
Further details will be sent nearer to each open day as usual.
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Please go to http://fluidsurveys.com/s/LDN2014/ once you have completed the survey please can you send the link to everyone you know who takes LDN? Read more
