Source Israel21c Israeli scientists discover an abnormality in neurons’ protective membrane may enable the immune system to launch a mistaken attack. Researchers have long speculated that MS is triggered by the body’s own immune system unleashing an uncontrolled attack on myelin sheaths that protect nerve cells (neurons). A study published by Israeli scientists in the Journal of… Read more »
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Book now for Jacqueline du Pré Tribute concert raising money for MS research.
Source MS Society Globally acclaimed conductor, Daniel Barenboim, has announced a second performance at the Royal Festival Hall this October to raise funds for MS research. The second concert will take place on Sunday 29 October at 2pm. The first concert was the fastest selling concert in the Southbank Centre’s 2017/18 classical series. The… Read more »
Talk of a cure is premature
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. Read moreabout Accessible Holiday Cottage
Disability Driving Instructors
We are an independent, not for profit Community Interest Company (CIC) set up in partnership with the Forum of Mobility Centres. Read moreabout Disability Driving Instructors
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 . Read more.
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!” Read moreabout Stephanie Millward experienced her first symptoms at the age of 16 and was diagnosed with MS when she was 18
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… 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? Read more about Cognition and cognitive symptoms
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. Read moreabout How I learned to love my walking stick