Talks with MS are proud to host this webinar in partnership with the MS Society to discuss different aspects of MS in the Black community. This month they will be celebrating Black History month with a webinar from the perspective of men living with MS. Date: Wednesday 19 October Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm They’ll be… Read more »
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Come and tell the MS Trust your views
A message from national charity, the MS Trust: If you live with MS, or love or care for someone with MS, the MS Trust would like to hear from you! The MS Trust is keen to hear from all people who have MS in their lives, to understand how our information and services can better… Read more »
Kadeena Cox speaks out about people questioning her disability
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 »
MS-UK Online session – Getting the best from exercise in sitting – Monday 24 October
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 »
MS Society Webinar: Using Meditation to Deal with Overwhelm – 10 October
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 »
100 club winners
September winners: Sandra Pearce 1st prize Trevor Dew 2nd prize Peter Pearce 3rd prize sharing a prize fund of £82.50
Marathon runner update
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 »
Oxygen Tank
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.
Shift:ms Buddy Network
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 »
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 »
