National charity The Neurological Alliance is asking people with neurological conditions such as MS to fill out ‘My Neuro Survey’. Adults and children with a confirmed or suspected neurological condition and people who provide support or care for them can take part. The survey data will be used to lobby government and healthcare providers, including […]
National charity the MS Society has written an open letter to the next Prime Minister and they are inviting you to add your signature. The MS Society say; The general election is taking place on 4 July. We don’t know who the next Prime Minister will be, but we do know people with MS have
The UK Government has annnounced a consultation on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP.) Reforms to PIP could include stopping regular cash payments, and instead offering claimants one-off grants for things like home adaptations. Read the full story here on the BBC website. National charity the MS Society have reacted to the consultation with
This week is MS Awareness Week. Nationally the campaign theme is #MSUnfiltered and national MS charities have been sharing information and stories about MS symptoms that people may find embarrassing or difficult/sensitive to talk about. In a recent survey 85% of people felt embarrassed by at least one of their MS symptoms and many of
Tackling Taboo Symptoms, MS Trust podcast for MS Awareness Week Read More »
Next week is MS Awareness Week and we will be using the opportunity to spread the word about the Centre amongst the local community. Members of the BMSTC team will have a stall in Reading’s Broad Street Mall on Tuesday 23 April from 10am to 2pm so if you’re in town, please come and say
Last week, the Carer’s Leave Act became UK law, bringing in new rights for unpaid carers who work. Until recently, unpaid carers didn’t have a right to time off from work for caring responsibilities. This has left many people feeling forced to use their holiday allowance or having to take sick leave. Last year, a
National MS charity the MS Society has recently launched their manifesto in parliament. MPs joined them to hear about the priorities of people living with MS ahead of the general election. The manifesto calls for the next UK Government to take action to transform the lives of people affected by MS. Produced together with people affected
MS Society election manifesto launched in parliament Read More »
#MSAwarenessWeek runs from 24-28 April and a number of national MS charities will be coming together to raise awareness of the condition. The theme this year is about breaking the stigma and getting people talking about their MS symptoms, particularly those that might be seen as embarrassing or sensitive such as bladder control. The charities
