Vitamin D3
The Centre can no longer get supplies of Vitamin D.
Here are your options:-
1) Ask your GP – the NHS recently added high strength D3 to the approved list. Target for D3 is 125 nm/L in blood for pwMS. GPs can test you using a blood sample.
2) Buy D3 in UK – http://www.troohealthcare.com/
Prices change rapidly, so do an internet search before buying and beware of delivery charges.
The 1MSg Campaign
Our aim is to help encourage people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to ensure they are making informed decisions about their disease-management based on the latest facts and information. To do this, we are championing the benefits of regular engagement with MS-specialist services. Read on.
Share your experience of MS treatments
Source: MS Society
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is looking at the future of the treatments currently available through the Risk Sharing Scheme. We need your help to make sure people with MS are at the heart of the process. Read on.
MS Newsletter April – June 2016
Continuing Disability Management Service
Attached is a summary of the services that the Continuing Disability Management Service provides. They are currently working on a new name for the Managing Your Disability Programme but the content will still remain the same. The Leisure and Exercise group is on hold at present as a new formula is being worked out jointly with the Community Physiotherapy team. We can refer people and have the relevant forms, please speak to myself or our Physio Tricia if you are interested.
My family are doing the 5k Color Obstacle Rush on 4th June.
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MS-SMART Study only 100 to go Inbox x
Hope that you have already heard about the MS-SMART study looking at repurposing three drugs for use in patients with Secondary Progressive MS.
We are now at the final stage of recruitment and I would urge you to remind all your patients to contact one of the recruitment Centres, or go to the MS-SMART.org web site to register if they have not already done so.
If you would like more information or the chance to talk to one of our research fellows about people that might be suitable then please do contact Dr Chataway all contact details are on the attached flyer.
Charities have strongly criticised planned new cuts to welfare payments for disabled people.
Source BBC:
Charities have strongly criticised planned new cuts to welfare payments for disabled people.
MS Decisions
Source MS Trust:
MS Decisions is a guide to the disease modifying drugs approved for treating relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in the UK.
Each drug offers a different combination of benefits and risks. These webpages will help you explore your options and help you discuss starting or switching between one of the drugs with your MS team. Read on.
MS Society CEO Responds to 2016 Budget
Michelle said “Changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will increase anxiety and fear in thousands of people with MS. This is a vital benefit and access to it needs improving – not restricting further. Readmore here.
