10 October is World Mental Health Day and the theme this year is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. In this session we will explore how meditation can help us to solve our daily problems, particularly around feelings of being overwhelmed. Date: 10 October Time: 11am Michelle who is a trained meditation teacher… Read more »
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MS-UK Online session – Writing for Wellbeing Introduction Session – 3 October
What can writing do to enhance our wellbeing? While it is not a quick fix for all life’s problems, writing is a fun and creative activity which allows you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Date: Monday 3 October Time: 11am to 12.30pm The workshop facilitator is Georgi Gill, a writer who has been living… Read more »
MS Society webinar: Menopause and MS – 3 October
At the start of World Menopause Month, the MS Society welcome back Dr Laura Jarvis. Date: Monday 3 October Time: 6.30pm This session will provide you with information and guidance on how the menopause may affect you, as there are a vast range of symptoms associated with it. It will also provide you with what options… Read more »
Henley MS Support Group lunches
We previously had a satellite group in Henley, the Henley MS Support Group, based at Brunner Hall in Henley. This physio service has now moved online, but the group still meet socially for lunch on the third Wednesday of every month and everyone is welcome to come along. The lunches are organised by Maddie and… Read more »
MS Society webinar: Talking to Children and Young Adults about MS – 25 August
Do you worry about telling your children about your MS? Or how much you should tell them? You’re not alone and it will be discussed with the panel as part of this information webinar. Date: Thursday 25 August Time: 6.30pm An MS diagnosis has a huge impact on you and your family and you may be wondering… Read more »
MS UK Online session – Walking with MS Masterclass – 26 August
Many people with MS have difficulties when walking for various reasons, whether this is due to balance issues, sensory problems with foot placement, catching the foot as they step or experiencing weakness in the leg muscles. The masterclass will look at how you can identify these areas and demonstrate how to improve the different components… Read more »
MS Advice Line and Specialist Nurses update
ChariotMS Trial for people with advanced MS
Can cladribine slow worsening of arm and hand function in people with advanced MS? The ChariotMS Trial is currently testing if a drug called Cladribine can slow down the worsening of hand and arm function for people with more advanced progressive MS. There are currently no disease modifying therapies available for people with MS who… Read more »
MS-UK Information Session – Posture and core exercise
This information session with Dr Gretchen Hawley (Physical Therapist and Multiple Sclerosis certified specialist) will focus on the importance of good posture and the link with core strength. Focusing first on posture, Dr Hawley will take a look on how improving common postural holding patterns in standing and sitting results in better function for daily activities… Read more »
Posture and MS
Poor posture is a common problem for people with multiple sclerosis. The MS Trust website has some very useful web pages which explain what posture is all about, why good posture is so important and suggest some practical steps to improve your posture in everyday situations. They look at good and bad posture in standing, sitting… Read more »