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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 »
We are all encouraged to get tested frequently because it helps detect the most infectious Covid-19 cases and helps stop the virus spreading. About 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 do not have symptoms but can still infect others. You can get free regular Covid tests if you do not have symptoms of Covid-19. It’s… Read more »
‘Introducing, Selma Blair’ documents Selma Blair’s journey getting HSCT treatment for her MS. In the UK, the documentary is available for streaming on Discovery+ from 21 October. In her documentary, Selma has HSCT for MS. Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is an intense chemotherapy treatment for MS. It aims to stop the damage MS causes by wiping out and… Read more »
Volunteers needed to do a supermarket collection at Didcot Tesco for 1.5hr time slots. We will be inside the store so it will be warm. Two people needed per slot. Date: Friday 10th December. It’s been a difficult financial time for the centre so if you could spare some time to help we would really appreciate… Read more »
Presenting Enable MagazineNovember-December issue The UK’s leading disability and lifestyle title Introducing the November-December issue of Enable Magazine.We’re so excited to share this issue with you and your network. We’re marking the lead up to Christmas by putting the spotlight on the Strictly glitter ball as we chat to actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, the show’s first ever deaf contestant. Winter brings… Read more »
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/nic-chapman-my-ms-battle-and-the-treatment-thats-given-me-hope-nkkfcpzgq You can follow Nic’s journey via her instagram account @nicolachapman
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 »
Hope For The Community CIC are running a group peer self-management programme for people living with MS to improve their wellbeing. The Programme was co-created with people living with MS, healthcare professionals and researchers at Coventry University to make sure it is rooted in science. The MS Self Management Programme is a digital programme and is starting on 3rd November… Read more »
Sue, David Whipp Chris Webb Sharing a prize fund of: £82.50
