News about the Centre
You may notice a new face in the gym over the next six weeks as we welcome our latest student, Emily, to the physiotherapy team. She’s written a few words to introduce herself; “Hello, I’m Emily, a second-year Physiotherapy student at Oxford Brookes University. I’m excited to be spending six weeks at Berkshire MS Therapy […]
One of our London Marathon runners, Lee Jackson, is holding a car wash at the Centre on Saturday 15 March from 9.30am to 3pm. All money raised will go towards his sponsorship total for the Centre. Suggested minimum donations are £20 for a wash and £25 for a wash and hoover. Card and cash payments
Car wash at the Centre – Saturday 15 March Read More »
As part of the Centre’s five year strategic plan, a number of members fed back that they would like to have more social activities at the Centre and more opportunities to talk to others in a similar situation. We would now like to gain your thoughts on what specific social activities you would like to
Have your say on social activities at the Centre Read More »
A big thank you to the team from Redland Mobility, who spent a busy day at the Centre on Tuesday checking over wheelchairs, scooters and rollators for our members. They also checked over some of our gym equipment. We really appreciate their time and expertise! If you missed the check up, don’t worry as Redland
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You may have seen signage at the bottom of Brock Gardens implying that the road to the Centre will be closed for resurfacing on Sunday 9 and Monday 10 March. We have spoken to Reading Borough Council and they have assured us that the signage is wrong and Brock Gardens and August End will only
Brock Gardens road closure clarification Read More »
Our physiotherapy team are pleased to offer this new in person six week Fatigue Management course at the Centre. This course is based on a programme developed by researchers at Bournemouth University and the Dorset MS Service at Poole Hospital called FACETs (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive behavioural and Energy effectiveness Techniques to life Style). The six sessions will help you find ways to
New in person FACETS Fatigue Management Course Read More »
Many people are concerned at the moment about the costs of their energy bills but there is help out there. A member of staff from Citizens Advice Reading will be coming along to the Centre to offer free energy advice to our members on this topic e.g. switching tariffs, helping with advice about fuel debts,
Energy Advice drop in session with Citizens Advice Read More »
Our physiotherapy team are pleased to announce a new Indoor Cycling class running for 8 weeks from Monday 10 March. The class will take place at 4pm for 40-45 minutes in the Zoom Room upstairs and will involve cycling to music, adapted to the Motomed bikes (the ones which are used in the gym.) The
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A reminder that Redland Mobility will be visiting the Centre on Tuesday 25 February 11am – 1.30pm to offer a free mobility equipment check-up to our members. There is still time to sign up. This is a chance for your wheelchair, walker, or other mobility aid to be given a once over. It isn’t a
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We are sad to let you know that our chiropodist Ruth will be leaving the Centre on 5 March. Ruth has been looking after our members’ feet so well for so long! She will be greatly missed. However we are really pleased to be able to welcome Ali, who will be our new chiropodist starting
