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A Motomed has been donated to the Centre.
This is the name of the “bikes” we have in the gym. As we have two in the gym already, we do not need or have room for a third one, so it has been decided to sell it.
It is in excellent condition, and we would expect to sell it for £2,500 (it would cost about £5,000 new). If you are interested in buying it, please let Sue know by 8th October.
It’s been a few weeks now but the centre is fully open.
All therapies are running.
We are Covid compliant.
All therapists and volunteers know the procedures to follow and everything is running very well.
Main points to remember:-
The front door is locked, ring the doorbell when you arrive and your temperature will be taken.
Do not arrive early for your appointment.
If the doorbell isn’t answered quickly please remember, especially if it’s a Monday, the therapist might be carrying out a treatment, hence do not show up early for your appointment.
Use the hand sanitiser by the front door and wear a mask (or masks are at the centre).
Bring in your own towel/blanket/dressing gown/water if required.
We look forward to seeing you all.
For round-up of research on Coronavirus click here
From the MS Trust:
‘We live in an information age. Now more than ever before we have ready access to an enormous quantity of data about health, treatments and research – from the internet, though the press, and on social media. But how do we know who to trust and understand what all this information is telling us? Simon from the MS Trust’s Information Team has some tips to help you find the health information you can trust.’
Read the tips in the article on the MS Trust website here: https://www.mstrust.org.uk/news/focus-fact-or-fiction
At Enable we pride ourselves on bringing exclusive, current content that is pertinent to the disabled community. And the latest issue is no different.
You can read and share the latest issue by following this link: https://issuu.com/dcpublishing/docs/en_as20
We connected with many members of the disabled community to hear about their experiences in and out of lockdown. From diary entries of a life in lockdown, to families sharing the highs and lows of raising a child with a disability in lockdown whilst services are on pause.
Former teacher, Caroline Coster shares her journey to recovery after overcoming COVID-19 led to sepsis and, ultimately, Caroline becoming a quadruple amputee – her passion for life is palpable.
And we look at the changes being made in the workplace for the disabled community all the way to support and guidance for people who are struggling to adapt to a change in routine.
Plus – as we believe nobody should be left behind – we have an exciting subscription offer where readers can purchase a one- or two-year subscription and gift a subscription to a friend, at no additional cost.
100 club winners for August are:-
1st: Nandi,
2nd: Philip Hicks,
3rd: Jodie Tolmie
New to book:
Massage, available from 9th September, the appointments will be on the hour but will be only 45 minutes long to allow for cleaning between appointments.
Acupuncture, available on Thursday 17th September and then every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, appointment times from 9.15 every 45 minutes, cleaning time will reduce the appointment time slightly.
As with the other therapies, I am not back at the centre until Wednesday 3rd so to book any appointment please email me, however, I am on annual leave from Thursday 20th August – Tuesday 1st August. I do not have another receptionist to be able to book appointments.
To keep informed about news from the centre, please sign up to the newsletter via the website main page www.omstc.org.uk.
We are desperate for people to help in the following Volunteering roles:
If you could ask your friends and family if they or anyone they know might be interested it would be much appreciated.
Helen Croxon is a member of the Beds and Northants MS Therapy Centre and is a student at De Montfont University. As part of her Masters degree, she is carrying out some research into the benefits of mindfulness in MS and needs your help. She has kindly laid everything out below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Helen direct.
What if something free, simple and readily available could help you to manage your MS?
A review of recent research shows there is ‘evidence to suggest that mind-body therapies are effective for treating common MS symptoms, including fatigue, anxiety, depression…and quality of life.’ (Senders, 2012).
Meanwhile, research into the Headspace app has found that just 10 days of Headspace reduced stress by 14%, reduced irritability by 27% and increased self-compassion, positivity and well-being.*
I am looking for volunteers to take part in a research project to find out whether taking part in mindfulness sessions on the Headspace app could be beneficial for adults with MS. It might help to manage stress, anxiety, depression or fatigue and could even have a positive effect on other symptoms.
To take part you will need to have a confirmed diagnosis of MS and be aged 18 or over. You will also need an internet-enabled smartphone or tablet to install the app.
Your answers could help other people with MS who are looking for ways to manage their own condition and will teach you some useful techniques as well. It will also help me to complete my MA in Health and Community Development!
If you are interested, please click on this link for more information and to get started.
If you would like further information, please email Helen Croxon on P2508772@mydmu.ac.uk.
Wednesday 23rd September, 2pm
Code: 7183898662
Password OMSTC
Nominations and seconders are requested for a max of 10 Committee members. They must be emailed to Sue at ms.therapy@btconnect BEFORE the meeting.
(Nominations can only be accepted for paid up members and can only be made by paid up members.)
The Officers of the Company will be elected from the Committee Members
If you are unable to attend the meeting to vote you may appoint a proxy to vote for you.