News about the Centre
On Tuesday 14 January, we are excited to be able to offer a free Manual Handling training session for carers at the Centre. This will be offered by Michelle Morley who is an Occupational Therapist and a specialist Manual Handling trainer. The session will explore moving and handling techniques and efficient postures to look after […]
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We are so lucky to have such generous supporters. Because of you, the Centre can provide the help and support the local MS community needs. Over the last year few years we have seen our treatment numbers increase significantly, providing more support to more people. This year as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we will
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We’re very pleased to welcome our new Trustee, Abigail Simmons to the Centre. She brings with her many years of experience and expertise and will lead on safeguarding. Abigail has written a few words to introduce herself; “I’m pleased to be joining BMSTC as a Trustee. Having spent many years in Adult Social Care, particularly
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Please note that there will be no oxygen therapy sessions taking place on Monday 4 November and Wednesday 13 November. This is due to maintenance and inspection of the oxygen chamber and also training for oxygen operators. If you would like to book any alternative sessions, please email ms@bmstc.org or call us on 0118 901
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We’re really pleased to invite you to the BMSTC Christmas Party. When: Friday 6 December 2024 Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm Where: Berkshire MS Therapy Centre Everyone is invited, including members and supporters, plus their friends, family and carers. Join us for festive drinks and nibbles, a Christmas jumper competition, Christmas music and lots of chat
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We would like to let you know that Jan, our massage therapist, has resigned from the Centre and will be leaving us on 17 December. She has been working here for two years and we are very sorry to see her go. Jan will honour all massage appointments which have already been booked. Jan said
The car park at the Centre can get pretty busy, especially midweek, so we are trialling asking people to park two cars facing each other down the middle, as shown in this photo; This will create space for more cars on busy days. So please look out for the signage in the car park and
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Our physiotherapy team are looking into the possibility of running Nordic Walking sessions for members at some point in the future, subject to funding, and they would like to see if this is something that would be of potential interest to our members. Nordic Walking is an enhanced walking technique that uses specially designed poles
Don’t forget that the clocks go back one hour on Saturday night (26 October). Enjoy your extra hour in bed on Sunday morning if you get one!
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We know people like to plan ahead so we can confirm that the Centre will close at 5pm on Friday 20 December 2024 and will reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Oxygen sessions will still run on the following dates; Please note that these oxygen sessions are run entirely by volunteers and there
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