Source MS Trust
A headline in the Daily Mirror makes claims for an experimental treatment that are not yet backed up by research.
Read moreabout Talk of a cure is premature
Accessible Holiday Cottage
“Welcome to our Cheese Room Cottage – our self-catering cottage has been designed mainly with the disabled visitor in mind but is available to any visitor wishing to explore the delights of the North Shropshire countryside.
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Celebrating Carers Week 12th – 18th June 2017
The 12th to the 18th June celebrates Carers Week 2017.
“Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
The campaign is brought to life by thousands of individuals and organisations who come together to organise activities and events throughout the UK, drawing attention to just how important caring is.” For more click here.
Disability Driving Instructors
We are an independent, not for profit Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in partnership with the Forum of Mobility Centres.
Brit scientist could be about to CURE multiple sclerosis and provide hope for millions
A British scientist could have made one of the most important medical breakthroughs of recent years.
Dr Su Metcalfe and her team at LIFNano believe they have found the cure for the devastating condition, multiple sclerosis .
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed to shake collection tins (though you are not actually allowed to shake them!) on 9th July at Didcot Sainsbury’s. We ask for 2 people to collect for a 1.5hr slot. If you are able to help please put your name down on the sheet in reception or let Sue know by email. Many thanks.
Stephanie Millward experienced her first symptoms at the age of 16 and was diagnosed with MS when she was 18
“Keep believing and keep dreaming. Don’t let MS or any other illness stand in the way of your hopes and dreams – if you believe it you can achieve it!”
16,500 plus people sent a message to party leaders demanding they protect disability benefits.
Source MS Society
16,500 plus people sent a message to party leaders demanding they protect disability benefits.
We’re part of the Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC), a network of more than 80 disability charities and organisations. And today we came together with our communities to deliver an open letter to party leaders, urging them to make no more cuts to disability benefits in the next Parliament. Read more
Cognition and cognitive symptoms
Source MS Trust
Do you struggle to find the right word at times? Or do you perhaps go into your kitchen to fetch something and don’t remember what you were meant to get?
How I learned to love my walking stick
Source The Guardian
When Penny Anderson began using a stick, it made her feel vulnerable. But it taught her a lot about other people – and customising it made it her own.
