We have been sent the following information about a free 6 week online course aimed at people with MS: Do you want to enhance your resilience through these difficult times, rediscover strengths and increase your ability to cope? Hope For The Community CIC are running a group self-management programme for people living with MS to improve their wellbeing. The […]
Living with MS can bring challenges when it comes to using public transport. This webinar will explore the accessibility schemes and initiatives designed to support your independence and confidence in navigating public transport. The expert panel includes a Benefits Advisor, as well as individuals with MS who have successfully used these schemes to enhance their
Navigating public transport with MS, MS Society webinar – 16 January, 6.30pm Read More »
If you need help or advice about your energy bills, you can attend a free drop in session hosted by Citizens Advice Wokingham in January. The charity is offering advice as part of the upcoming Big Energy Saving Fortnight (13 to 24 January), showing people how they can save money this winter. Drop-in sessions are
Shift.ms is a national charity which supports people with MS. The Shift.ms Buddy Network is a free peer support project that connects the newly diagnosed and those who are facing new obstacles on their MS journey with a Buddy (an ‘experienced’ person with MS) to help them come to terms with their diagnosis, any changes
National charity MS Trust have produced a podcast about MS and employment which you might find of interest. The podcast is called, “Bringing MS to work: conversations, challenges, and vocational rehab.” It features several different guest speakers talking about disclosing your MS diagnosis at work, the challenges of working with MS and the support available.
A free event is taking place to provide information to local carers for Carers Rights Day. The event is run by Wokingham Carers Partnership and other local charities including Berkshire Age UK. The details are as follows; Where: Oakwood Centre, Woodley Date: Friday 22 November 2024 Time: 3.30pm to 7pm For more details and to
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
Up to seven in 10 people with MS will get bowel problems at some stage. It can be embarrassing and distressing but discussing the issue and getting the right support and advice can help. Recent improvements in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of these symptoms mean their impact can be reduced or mitigated. These webinars
This webinar is in partnership with Marriage and MS who are Nikoma and Simone Bell. Nikoma was diagnosed with MS and has been managing his diagnosis alongside his wife Simone. In this webinar Nikoma and Simone will be having a candid discussion about how MS can affect intimacy in relationships and how couples can navigate these challenges.
MS and Intimacy, Breaking the Silence – MS Society webinar, 7 November Read More »
We now have a new poster to display on hospital and GP surgery community boards to advertise the Centre and what we do. If you are happy to take a poster to your local hospital or GP surgery please come and pick some up from our reception desk. If you do take some, please let
