Charity Craft Fair, Saturday 9th April 10am-3pm, Didcot Civic Hall, 50p entry on the day, under 12’s free. All profits going to Pet Pals and Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary. Our lovely Nandi Ablett will have a craft stall there.
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Clocks spring forward this weekend
Don’t forget the clocks spring forward an hour this weekend on Sunday 27 March. The bad news is we lose an hour of sleep but we do get more daylight (and hopefully sunshine) going forward.
Healthwatch Oxfordshire – Visiting a loved one in a care home
Visiting a loved one in a care home Last year we heard about the difficulties people had contacting their loved ones in care homes because of COVID-19 restrictions. The Government has relaxed guidelines on visiting people in care homes in England. So, we want to hear from people again to know about your recent experiences… Read more »
Enable Magazine: Introducing the March/April issue
Presenting Enable MagazineMarch-April issue The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Introducing the March-April issue of Enable Magazine.We’re so excited to share this issue with you and your network. Inside this issue, artist and now Enable cover star Sophie Morgan gives us a unique insight into the process of writing her new memoir: Driving Forwards. We learn how carers can… Read more »
Want to help us make health and care better in Oxfordshire?
Healthwatch Oxfordshire is an independent champion for people who use health and social care services throughout the county. We are here to find out what matters to people and help make sure their views shape the services they need. We share these views with those who have the power to make change happen. If you… Read more »
Temelimab: Early clinical trial suggests potential for remyelination
Results from an early-stage clinical trial suggest that temelimab may promote remyelination and prevent loss of nerve cells. Information from the MS Trust website: “The study in brief Current disease modifying drugs can reduce damage to myelin but can’t stop it completely or repair damage that has already happened. Laboratory studies have indicated that a potential… Read more »
Are you doing Lateral Flow Tests?
We are all encouraged to get tested frequently because it helps detect the most infectious Covid-19 cases and helps stop the virus spreading. About 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 do not have symptoms but can still infect others. You can get free regular Covid tests if you do not have symptoms of Covid-19. It’s… Read more »
‘Introducing, Selma Blair’
‘Introducing, Selma Blair’ documents Selma Blair’s journey getting HSCT treatment for her MS. In the UK, the documentary is available for streaming on Discovery+ from 21 October. In her documentary, Selma has HSCT for MS. Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is an intense chemotherapy treatment for MS. It aims to stop the damage MS causes by wiping out and… Read more »
Enable Magazine: Introducing the November-December issue
Presenting Enable MagazineNovember-December issue The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Introducing the November-December issue of Enable Magazine.We’re so excited to share this issue with you and your network. We’re marking the lead up to Christmas by putting the spotlight on the Strictly glitter ball as we chat to actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, the show’s first ever deaf contestant. Winter brings… Read more »
Nic Chapman: my MS battle and the treatment that’s given me hope
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/nic-chapman-my-ms-battle-and-the-treatment-thats-given-me-hope-nkkfcpzgq You can follow Nic’s journey via her instagram account @nicolachapman
