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Britain’s Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox, who has MS, says living with hidden disabilities can feel like “fighting a losing battle” because of negative reactions from people. She says people have accused her of “faking” her disability and questioned why she is using blue badge parking. Cox was speaking after new research by Bupa, Paralympics… Read more »
This information session from Dr Gretchen Hawley will focus on seated exercises, demonstrating how using a seated position to practise exercises can be a good alternative to standing. Date: Monday 24 October Time: 2pm to 3pm The session is for everyone, so whether you want to add variation to your current exercise routine and perform… Read more »
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 »
September winners: Sandra Pearce 1st prize Trevor Dew 2nd prize Peter Pearce 3rd prize sharing a prize fund of £82.50
Unfortunately MS National who allocated the place failed to register our runner which is extremely frustrating for us and the runner as we only found out at the beginning of September. MS National have guaranteed her a place next year, so her fundraising is still valid and ongoing. For those that have sponsored her and… Read more »
The oxygen tank is out of action and needs some maintenance. We are hoping it will be back in operation on Thursday 6th October. I realise this is very frustrating and would like to apologise. We are working to get it fixed asap.
The Buddy Network is the peer support service run by national charity Shift:ms that connects people newly diagnosed with MS to a Buddy, an ‘experienced’ person with MS, to lend a listening ear. Shift:ms believe that chatting with people like you helps you listen, adapt and take charge. MS doesn’t mean giving up on your ambitions, just rethinking how… Read more »
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 »
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 »
View this email in your browserDear readers, This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. We understand some people are worried about falling or have experienced a fall, so stop doing things they enjoy. We want to support people to keep moving and doing everyday activities, so they maintain health, mobility and confidence to keep doing… Read more »