The MS Society is running a campaign highlighting the importance of free lateral flow tests for people with MS and those they have frequent contact with. Here is what they say: ‘UK Government figures show 1.3 million people are at highest risk of severe illness from Covid-19, including people with MS. But from 1 April, families,… Read more »
Posts By: Karen Jones
Quiz Night – teams and raffle prizes
Quiz Night – teams and raffle prizes – If anyone wants to join another MS team let Sue know, or I can make up some more teams, I know it’s difficult if you would like to take part but there are only maybe 2 of you.Raffle tickets are available, some great prizes, £5 a strip… Read more »
Changing symptoms, online wellbeing sessions with the MS Society – March 2022
Are your symptoms changing? You’re not alone.The MS Society is running a series of three virtual wellbeing sessions will take place on Tuesday 8, 15, 22 March from 6.30 – 8.00pm. Join them for our wellbeing sessions to connect you with other people across the UK with MS. During the wellbeing sessions you will connect with other people… Read more »
100 club winners for February
1st Gloria McLaughlin 2nd Trevor Dew 3rd Geoff Fewings Sharing a prize fund of: £82.50
Want to help us make health and care better in Oxfordshire?
Healthwatch Oxfordshire is an independent champion for people who use health and social care services throughout the county. We are here to find out what matters to people and help make sure their views shape the services they need. We share these views with those who have the power to make change happen. If you… Read more »
MS and Menopause podcast
Menopause is the hot topic at the moment, with more and more people speaking up about the problems and issues it can bring. But did you know it can also affect your MS? In this episode, the MS Trust talks to Neurologist Ruth Dobson about how and why menopause and perimenopause can affect Multiple Sclerosis… Read more »
Covid and MS – update February 2022
Adults with MS can now discuss early Covid-19 treatment after either a positive lateral flow or a PCR test. You’ll need to register a positive lateral flow test online or by calling 119. Paxlovid and Remdesivir were also added to the list of treatment options for people with MS. We searched the web to get an understanding… Read more »
Online Information session: Exercise – the difference between ‘regular’ and ‘functional’ exercise
In this information session from MS-UK, they will be discussing what ‘functional exercise’ is and how to use this type of exercise to improve mobility. It takes place online on Monday 21 February at 2pm. Dr Hawley will be discussing the difference between ‘regular’ and ‘functional’ exercise and how functional exercise can help improve function… Read more »
Help heating your home
With energy prices set to increase further, we thought it would be a good time to share some information about what financial help may be available to you. If you have a question about benefits, the MS Society offers an MS benefits advice service, which offers free, confidential advice. You can get in touch with the MS Benefits Adviser… Read more »
MS Research
I am a researcher from Oxford Brookes University and my team and I are interested in how COVID-19 and lockdown may have impacted diet and other lifestyle behaviors. Due to the limited research to date, we are starting our research from a very fresh view. A short online questionnaire to ask about dietary and other… Read more »
