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Delivery of cheque from Lesley Orchard of Abbey Meadow Lace Group, Abingdon. Cheque presented 27th February 2024. The Centre was their 2023 Charity of the year. Many thanks for their support.
Most people with MS will need support from family and friends at some point. And it’s only natural that many carers see themselves first as partners, sons, daughters or friends.
This session is for carers, friends or family and it’s an opportunity to come together and meet others and chat about your experiences. It’s a friendly and safe space to share and ask any questions.
Date: Thursday 7 March 2024
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
This session is organised by the national MS charity, the MS Society. You can find out more about them by visiting their website at www.mssociety.org.uk
#MSAwarenessWeek runs from 24-28 April and a number of national MS charities will be coming together to raise awareness of the condition.
The theme this year is about breaking the stigma and getting people talking about their MS symptoms, particularly those that might be seen as embarrassing or sensitive such as bladder control.
The charities involved are asking as many people as possible to share their experiences by completing a short anonymous survey. The survey is open to anyone with MS aged over 18 and living in the UK.
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Here is Sue with Stanley, Jacqueline Elliots dog in the office whilst Jacqueline has her oxygen therapy’.
Dr Gretchen Hawley will be discussing the topic of neuroplasticity and how exercise can create changes of neural pathways within the brain.
She will be talking about the best tips and strategies to help you get the most out of your MS-specific exercises to encourage new pathways to be created and promote improvements in specific activities and movement patterns. Traditional exercises often won’t help improve weaknesses, however MS-specific exercises can leave you feeling stronger, walking better, enjoying more energy and with improved balance.
Date: Monday 19 February 2024
Time: 2pm
This webinar is brought to you by national MS charity MS-UK. You can find out more about their work on their website.
Are you living with MS?
Do you want to enhance your resilience, rediscover strengths and increase your ability to cope?
Hope For The Community CIC are running a group self-management programme for people living with MS to improve their wellbeing. The Programme was co-created with people living with MS, healthcare professionals and researchers at Coventry University to make sure it is rooted in science.
What will the programme involve?
You will be asked to enrol on a 6 week online Hope Programme. It focuses on you and your wellbeing.
Each week the programme covers topics like:
The programme includes quizzes, worksheets, audio and video materials, interactive activities and social networking via email and forums. There will also be a mindfulness session and an opportunity for the group to come safely together online. You will be supported throughout by trained facilitators who live with MS.
The programme can be accessed from PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The programme is not delivered in a way for people to be on “at the same time”. You will have access to the programme 24/7. It takes about 2 hours to go through the materials each week, but you can do this at your own pace and time that suits. We deliver the programme to people living with MS around the country and many found the programme helped them to feel better and improved their quality of life.
Next course date: 6th March 2024 – ONLINE
Sign-up and more info: BOOK NOW
Did you know that if you have a disability, you can be added to the Priority Services Register for Thames Water?
The Priority Services Register can support you if the following applies:
Carers, friends, or family can register on behalf of someone they think could benefit from extra support.
The Register can help with providing bottled water to your house in the case of a water stoppage, a dedicated phone number for extra assistance, easier to read bills and more.
Once you’ve registered for the Thames Water Priority Services, they’ll also let your energy provider know, so you can get their support too.
In this information session you will be joined by Michelle Paterson, a nutritional therapist, to discuss the different MS diets and how a good diet contributes to better brain health, providing a positive effect on MS symptoms.
Date: Wednesday 14 February 2024
Time: 2pm to 3pm
This webinar is brought to you by national MS charity MS-UK. You can find out more about their work on their website.
The centre is having new flooring fitted on Thurs 15th and Fri 16th February so unfortunately, we will be closed. New flooring will be entrance corridor, reception area, walkway up to the chamber and disabled toilet. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.