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.

100 Club

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Do not forget to remind family and friends to join our 100 Club it not only helps raise much needed funds for The Centre it means you are in with a chance of winning  a each month too!

 

Spend & Raise – Latest Offers

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Welcome to our latest Spend and Raise Newsletter, packed with fantastic offers and discounts. 

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.
New Retailer:

  • Bathshop321 – The UK’s best value Bathroom Shop. They currently have a winter sale now on. Donation 4%
  • Plus a reminder that ASOS have now joined Spend and Raise

New Top offers:

  • LateRooms.com – Fabulous festive breaks. When it comes to getting away for a little festive fun – snowbody does it better than LateRooms.com. From magical Christmas markets to festive deals straight out of Santa’s sack, here you’ll find all kinds of wondrous winter ho-ho-hotel stays to choose from…. Valid until Sunday 29th December 2013. Donation increased to 5.5% until29th December 2013
  • BHS – Up to 50% Off Home & Gifts in the Christmas Spectacular. ExpiresMonday 9th December 2013. Donation 3.5%
  • Superdrug – £10 off when you spend £70 and more, or £20 off when you spend £100 or more. Discount code required and terms apply. Expires Friday 20th December 2013. Donation 1.5%
  • Blacks – 20% off ski products. Discount code required. Expires Midnight 09th December 2013. Donation 4%

Other Offers Still Available:

  • TM Lewin – 5 Shirts for £100. Expires Sunday 15th December 2013. Donation 6.5%
  • The Entertainer – up to 75% off toys. Expiry Date TBC. Donation: 2% (0.5% if a vouchercode is used)
  • Coast – 20% off Selected Coats. Code required. Donation increased to 4.5% until 5th December 2013
  • Hotels.com – UK Winter Sale: Save up to 40%. Booking dates: 14th November – 17th December 2013; Travel dates: 14th November 2013 – 10th February 2014. Donation 4%
  • Screwfix Direct – 33% off Gadgets and Tools! Offer expires: Sunday 22nd December 2013. Donation up to 4%
  • H.Samuel – up to half price sale. Donation 2.5%
PLUS MUCH MORE…see our offers section for many more deals
 

An appeal on behalf of Dave Webb

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 Does anyone have any brass round head screws, old imperial size: 5/8th x 6 or 5/8th x 8, also 3/4 x 6 and 3/4 x 8. Please contact Dave.

MS Trust launches two new publications

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msSource MS Trust:

The MS Trust is delighted to launch two new books that aim to give people an insight into why bladder and bowel problems can be part of MS, and provide a practical approach to successfully managing these in partnership with health professionals.  For more click here!