Our member and trustee Ros is starting an informal sing-along group at the Centre and everyone is welcome to take part! Day: Mondays from 30 September 2024 Time: 11.45am to 12.45pm The group will take place upstairs in the Zoom Room (there is a lift available to the first floor.) There’s no audition required – […]
October is World Menopause Month and this session will provide you with information and guidance on how the menopause may affect you and your MS. It will also provide you with what options you have for managing your menopausal and MS symptoms. There will be time at the end for questions. Date: Thursday 17 October
Navigating Menopause with MS, MS Society webinar – 17 October Read More »
At our last AGM in June, one of our members raised a question about the possibility of having a speaker at our next AGM. We’d like to know what kind of interest there is in having speakers and if so, which topics would be of most interest to our members. If there is a lot
Several of our Centre members have been holding a virtual online coffee morning for the past few years and are keen for other people to join. It takes place over Zoom on a Monday at 10.30am and anyone with MS is welcome to take part and enjoy a friendly chat. If you’re interested in finding
Who is this event for? In this webinar, they’ll help you to start making sense of an MS diagnosis. They’ll provide you with information and signposting to further support and guidance that you may need. What the webinar will cover: Date: Thursday 26 September Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm This session is organised by the national
Understanding your new diagnosis of MS – MS Society webinar, 26 September Read More »
National charity the MS Society is launching a Hospital Admissions Survey to explore the experiences of people with MS when attending the hospital. The survey asks about planned or unplanned (emergency) attendance and the reasons for it in order to gain an understanding of how and why MS patients are admitted to the hospital. The
This webinar will discuss the impact of cognitive dysfunction in MS and associated symptoms, including memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and impaired executive function. These symptoms can lead to problems with planning, organising and decision-making. Cognitive dysfunction in MS can arise from both biological factors, such as the lesions caused by MS and psychological components, including
This webinar will provide an overview of popular MS diets, examining the scientific evidence behind each, their benefits and drawbacks and common themes. Key diets covered will include A registered nutritional therapist will explore how these diets can impact other health conditions often associated with MS. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and
Dietary approaches for MS – MS-UK webinar, 27 August Read More »
The Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) is one of the hospitals on the government’s new hospital programme – one of the options if funding is allocated is for the hospital to relocate to a new site. Two sites have been identified as potential locations – Thames Valley Park at the end of the A329M East of
If you have a disability and want to be involved in an exciting sport, then wheelchair rugby could be the game for you! Berkshire Banshees Wheelchair Rugby Club train on Saturday afternoons at Blue Coat School, Sonning just outside Reading and they are looking for more players to join their welcoming team. The sport is
