PIP – two new resources available

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PIP – two new resources available

For people who currently claim DLA we have a factsheet about moving from DLA to PIP: Changing from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

For people making a new claim, or being reassessed, we have a guide: Claiming Personal Independence Payment.

Both of these resources are available to download or to order from the online shop. We are sending sample copies to all branches.

Childhood MS

You can now download a revised version of this resource from the website. We have withdrawn the previous printed booklet because it is out of date. Please destroy any remaining copies.

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December 100 Club Winners

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Congratulations to the December 100 Club winners:-
1st prize, Jill Goodall
2nd prize, Linda Tierney
3rd prize, Angela Duncan

Christmas Raffle

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 The Christmas Raffle raised £88 thank you to all those who donated and bought tickets.

Last minute Christmas discounts – Spend and Raise

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Welcome to our latest newsletter – don’t worry if you’ve left your Christmas shopping to last minute, there are still some fantastic deals to be had. 

To get further information on any of the below offers, including details of any discount codes, and to ensure that a donation is generated for your chosen cause, please click through to view the offer and terms on your Spend and Raise eStore.
Top offers:

  • Amazon – fantastic last minute discounts, including up to 50% off Clothing, up to 50% off Toys and Games, up to 70% off Watches, up to 30% off Ski Gear. Donation 1%
  • Asos – up to 50% off sale, while stocks last! Includes Party Dresses, Winter’s Warmest, Dresses, Shoes, Jackest & Coats, Sweaters, Bags, and Jeans. Donation 2%
  • Dorothy Perkins – up to 50% off sale! Ends Sunday 5th January 2014. Donation 2.5%
  • Whittard of Chelsea – 50% Off All Hampers. This offer will run until Friday 20th December, or whilst stocks last! Voucher code required. Donation 5.5%
  • H.Samuel – up to half price sale on diamonds, watches and jewellery. Expiry date TBC. Donation 2.5%
  • The Entertainer – up to 50% off toys. Expiry Date TBC. Donation 2% (0.5% if a vouchercode is used)
  • Screwfix Direct – 33% off Gadgets and Tools! Offer expires Sunday 22nd December 2013. Donation up to 4%

Last Delivery Dates:
A number of retailers have provided us with their last order dates to guarantee delivery before Christmas. You can find a list of these here. Please note that many of these may refer to premium delivery services, such as next day delivery, and will therefore have associated costs.
PLUS MUCH MORE…see our offers section for many more deals

To see full details on these and other offers, and to ensure that your transactions are tracked in order to raise money for your chosen cause, please click on the merchant name to go to your eStore.(Please be sure to read any terms and conditions that may apply).

Hurry, many offers are for a limited period only. Grab yourself a bargain and earn some important funds for your chosen cause.

 

Christmas Lunch

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A big thank you goes to all those who were able to attend our Christmas Lunch yesterday at The Park Place Brasserie. 

New therapy for 2014 – Reiki

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Our new therapy Reiki starts on Tuesday 7th January, first appointment at 10am.  Sessions lasts for an hour.  Donation rates: MS: £12, Carer: £17, Other member: £25.
Reiki is an ancient Japanese form of healing.  It is a natural therapy that gently balances energy and promotes health, well-being and natural healing on every level.  Reiki is a gentle and non-invasive holistic treatment.  It is given whilst lying down on a couch or sitting in a chair/wheelchair through normal clothing.  The practitioner places their hands in a series of different positions above the body encouraging and allowing the energy to flow.  You may experience mild tingling, warmth, coolness, other sensations or nothing at all. 
The therapy is being offered by Karen our Tuesday volunteer, she has her own website www.wellbeingtreatments.co.uk.
Please email, ring for appointments.

Changes to Oxygen Session on Tuesdays

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From Tuesday 7th January 2015, oxygen sessions will be at 33ft, this is because we are currently running with only a few people on a Tuesday and we have been cancelling some Thursday sessions because no-one is coming in.  I am hoping that putting on another deep session at the beginning of the week will encourage some more people in. Sue

New drinking aid

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Chris Peacock has developed a news drinking aid with Occupational Therapists and people with MS at the Sutton and Croydon MS Therapy Centre.

It’s called handSteady and looks like a fine bone china cup. Yet it’s 31% lighter, has a large handle for 4 fingers, has a discrete lid to reduce spillages and keep drinks hotter for longer. But most uniquely it has a rotatable handle. This enables gravity to keep the cup upright, it to be tilted with one or two hands with more control despite limited dexterity, and it can be held and used in stable positions despite weakness or tremor.

People with MS have been one of our main group of customers since we launched in July 2012.

He are some of the case-study videos of people with MS using it:

If you would like any further information please contact:-

Chris Peacock

www.handSteady.com

07894207980

 

Charlton’s Country Crafts

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On Friday 13th December, Ruth (volunteer) will be bringing a range of handmade crafts to sell.

Please support as 10% of sales will be donated to the Centre.