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New research into the impact of smoking on multiple sclerosis (MS) has found that quitting smoking may cause a slowing of mobility deterioration to match the rate of progression in people who’ve never smoked. Previous studies have shown that smoking can make MS worse. It’s associated with a faster accumulation of disability and could accelerate… Read more »
Healthwatch Oxfordshire would like your help – We’d like to hear about experiences of waiting for the hospital appointment or care people need. We’d also like to know what advice, information, or support the NHS has given you while you wait. This survey is for people who are waiting now. It is also for people… Read more »
MS-UK is running a workshop providing an overview of the cognitive challenges in MS, its impact and the treatment options available. Wednesday 20 October 7pm via Zoom MS-UK are pleased to welcome Dr Dawn Langdon who is Professor of Neuropsychology at Royal Holloway, University of London and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Dawn is… Read more »
MS-UK is hosting an information session where they will be looking at the most common mobility aids for walking and how to select the right one. Event details: Monday 18 October 2pm – 3pm Via Zoom Dr Gretchen will be talking about the different mobility aids that are available to help with walking. This is a… Read more »
Information from the MS Trust: This year, all UK nations are again running an expanded flu vaccination programme to encourage more people to have a flu jab and allow more people to have the flu jab for free. With Covid-19 still circulating in the community, a surge in seasonal influenza (flu) cases could overwhelm hospitals and other NHS services. Flu can be a… Read more »
The MS Society has launched a new campaign this week. There are 1 in 6 people in the UK living with a neurological condition – yet NHS neurology services have been stretched, underfunded and overlooked for years. These services were neglected long before the pandemic – but now the situation is critical. On Wednesday 6 October,… Read more »
Many people with MS are affected by visual symptoms. The main causes of impaired vision are conditions such as Optic Neuritis, Nystagmus and Diplopia, all of which affect the vision in different ways. A symptom unique to those affected by Optic Neuritis is known as Uhthoff’s Sign, whereby the vision is temporarily affected when the… Read more »
If you’ve been on the shielding list in England, you’ll get a letter soon from the NHS letting you know that the list won’t be used anymore. Instead of everyone considered ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ being given the same advice, the UK government now recommends you get personal advice directly from your health care team. Why… Read more »
This week the Government announced booster Covid shots for people over 50, those with health conditions and health and social care staff. We continue to strongly encourage you to regularly use lateral flow tests (find out more by clicking here). Here is the booster information from the MS Society website: Across the UK, people with MS who’ve… Read more »
Our friends at MS-UK are offering an information session about ‘Staying on track – how to set goals and keep motivated’ on Monday 20 September at 2pm. During the information session ‘Staying on track’, Dr Gretchen Hawley will be talking about how to identify specific exercise goals, stay consistent and measure success along the way. Dr Hawley will break these down into six tips that will help people get back on track and stay motivated with their exercise… Read more »