Our aim is to help encourage people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to ensure they are making informed decisions about their disease-management based on the latest facts and information. To do this, we are championing the benefits of regular engagement with MS-specialist services. Read on.
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Charities have strongly criticised planned new cuts to welfare payments for disabled people.
Source BBC: Charities have strongly criticised planned new cuts to welfare payments for disabled people. More than 500,000 people are expected to face a cut in their Personal Independence Payments under the changes. Watch video here.
Do you need motivation?
Dear Readers, Happy New Year (belatedly!). Will this be the year you try something new or take up a regular physical activity you enjoy? We have plenty of options for you to choose from! The latest additions to our class list (that has now topped 60 classes across Oxfordshire) can be found below. I… Read more »
ILC Newsletter February 2016
Equipment and Information News from Guideposts Independent Living Centre Team – February 2016 New product, see the Compression Stocking section of our Resource Handbook (see the section under Clothing). A company in the UK now stock some coloured and patterned lymphedema gauntlets and gloves. PebbleUK ( 0800 433 4757 :www.pebbleuk.com Brief details: Supply a… Read more »
Cooking hasn’t cured me, but it’s helped me live with MS
Source The Guardian: When my Lancashire hotpot beat a professional chef’s, I decided to revive my website about cooking with a chronic illness. Read on.
Lego reveals first ever toy figure in a wheelchair
Source The Independent: ‘This move by Lego is massive in terms of ending cultural marginalisation; it will speak volumes to children, disabled or otherwise, the world over’ Read on.
Thinking about a holiday……….?
Carl, Jacqui and Max Alban welcome you to I Need A Holiday Too. A unique concept in holidays for disabled people wanting to travel to France. Based on the pink granite coast of Brittany, on the banks of the River Jaudy in a small and very beautiful town called La Roche Derrien, we offer the… Read more »
Nearly 14,000 disabled people have mobility cars taken away
Source BBC: Nearly 14,000 disabled people who rely on a specialist motoring allowance have had their cars taken away from them following government welfare changes. Figures seen by the BBC show almost half of those having to be reassessed for this support under the changes lost their Motability vehicle. Read on.
Caring Matters
It was wonderful to see so many of you recently at our ‘Caring Matters’ conference on 20th November. We were delighted that so many carers and professionals were able to attend and hope everyone enjoyed the day and found it useful and informative. We have received some very positive feedback from those attending which is… Read more »
Need help with your PIP?
Citizens Advice offer assistance with information on benefits and tax credits. There is also information about council tax and housing costs, national insurance, payment of benefits and problems with benefits. See their website for more information. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/
