Thank you to those that bought tickets for the Easter raffle. The draw took place on Friday and the winners were: Large Egg – Philip Hicks Small Egg – Nandi Ablett Happy Easter everyone!
Posts By: Karen Jones
100 club winners for March
Dave Webb 1st prize Barbara Sleeman, 2nd prize Joel Baldwin, 3rd prize sharing a prize fund of: £87.50 Congratulations! You’ve got to be in in to win it!!
How do families affected by MS manage health information
Source MS Trust: Couples and families develop their own unique ways of dealing with an MS diagnosis. A recent UK study looked at how different family units affected by MS, cope with receiving MS health information. In this study, UK researchers wanted to understand how couples and families affected by MS cope with health information. The… Read more »
The relief of diagnosis
Source Multiple Sclerosis Net: Being diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final confirmation creates an extreme sense of relief. That sounds pretty peculiar to many people, as getting a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis is not an easy process. With no single test to determine… Read more »
The MS kids are alright
Source MS Trust: How your children will cope with your MS, is an ongoing concern for the majority of parents following diagnosis. Here Martin Baum, who was diagnosed with MS over 20 years ago and his son Josh, discuss how they coped and the impact it has had on them over the years. Many years ago,… Read more »
More sad news
Sue Alexander from Cholsey passed away last Thursday (husband Chris). Sue had not been at the centre for quite a few years but used to be a regular on a Thursday having oxygen. I do not have any details about funeral arrangements yet.
Volunteers needed to collect at Millets Farm – Saturday 29th June
Volunteers needed to collect at Millets Farm on Saturday 29th June. If you can spare 1.5 hrs I would really appreciate it. Please email Sue or speak to reception at the centre.
Great holiday venue for disabled people and carers
One of our disabled members (in a wheelchair) has recently come back (and went last year) to a Revitalise Holiday. They cater for every type of impairment including MS, Stroke, Dementia, Parkinsons and many more. They have specially designed accessible excursions, live entertainment and daily activities supported by CQC-regulated care support. They have three locations… Read more »
AGE UK – disability exercise class
AGE UK – disability exercise class: White Horse Leisure Centre, Abingdon 1-2 on a Monday Wheelchair users welcome, bars available for stability and chairs £3.30 Cafe and parking onsite.
Pilates Class for people with MS
There is an open morning for Stott Pilates next Tuesday 19th ( no charge for the open morning). The class is from 12.30 to 1.30 pm. For individuals with MS, the class is subsidised by West Oxfordshire MS society. For anyone else who is attends, it is £10 per session. The instructor is very experienced, and has done… Read more »
