Posts By: Karen Jones
Why disabled people can’t afford to #DeleteFacebook
Source The Guardian: Revelations about internet companies being negligent with our data have prompted a backlash against social media, but for many people in marginalised groups these networks are a vital lifeline It’s 10.32 on a Friday night and I am staring at the glow of my iPhone screen. It is almost three hours since… Read more »
MS-UK Counselling Leafet
Please click on the following link:- Counselling leaflet – PDF Version
12 Month Challenge – Daisy Harris
Daisy Harris is doing 12 runs from this April until April 2019 in memory of her Mother. Raising money for the Centre over the year. She has already done her first challenge earlier in the month. Her fundraising page link is as follows: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/Sharon_Heather Here is the link to her blog if you wish to keep… Read more »
Miles to run London Marathon for MS Therapy
Miles Jones to run the London Marathon! On 22nd April 2018, MEPC’s Development Manager – Miles Jones – is running the London Marathon to raise money and awareness for the MS Therapy Centre, based at Milton Park. Join us in cheering him along, show your support and donate to raise money for this great charity. The Oxfordshire MS… Read more »
London Marathon
MEPC’s Development Manager, Miles Jones, is running the London Marathon on 22nd April to raise money for the Centre. If you would like to sponsor him please visit https://ukvirginmoneygiving.com/MiltonPark
FREE – apart from a small donation to the centre!!
Would suit 15-16 year old. Speak to Sue/Gloria. Bicycle for sale
100 club March Winners
Linda Tierney, Sarah Chapell, Nandi Ablett, winning a share of £95 between them. You have got to be in it to win it! Ask Reception for details……
Daclizumab withdrawn from NHS after safety concerns
Source MS Society: Disease modifying therapy daclizumab (Zinbryta) has been withdrawn from sale worldwide. Its manufacturers took the decision after reports that a number of people taking the treatment developed serious inflammatory brain disorders. Daclizumab will no longer be available on the NHS. All clinical trials involving the treatment will be stopped. Read on.
HSCT works for people with relapsing MS who don’t respond to existing DMTs
Source BBC: Doctors say a stem cell transplant could be a “game changer” for many patients with multiple sclerosis. Results from an international trial show that it was able to stop the disease and improve symptoms. It involves wiping out a patient’s immune system using cancer drugs and then rebooting it with a stem cell… Read more »
