We are really pleased to invite you and your families to join us to learn and talk about MS. We will be running an interactive ‘Digesting Science’ event hosted in partnership with the MS Society and MS nurses. The idea is to bring families together to learn about different aspects and themes around MS in a […]
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In light of the Beacon database breach we recently informed you about (see here for details), we thought it would be good to share information about spam calls, texts and emails with our members. The Ofcom website gives very useful and detailed advice on this issue. Ofcom is the regulator for communication services such as
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More people can now enjoy everything Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst has to offer thanks to three new mobility scooters available to hire. The service is open to people with reduced mobility due to disability, age, a temporary injury or reduced confidence. There is a one-off £25 registration and induction fee. After that, scooter
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Residents with disabilities in West Berkshire are being asked to share their views on how their area can become more accessible and inclusive. The first West Berkshire Disability Access Forum meeting, on 6 August, from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the council’s Market Street offices, will look to shape future policies. Focusing on physical accessibility, the
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South East Water have announced hosepipe restrictions across their region including parts of Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey. They are asking all customers to follow the restrictions straight away – restrictions will be in force from 00:01 on Saturday 25 July 2026. Thames Water have also announced a hosepipe ban across the Thames Valley starting on
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Living with MS can be physically challenging, but many people find that some of the hardest struggles happen inside their own minds. This webinar will explore; The speaker is Professor Rona Moss-Morris is Professor of Psychology as Applied to Medicine at King’s College London and a globally recognised leader in health psychology and digital therapies
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Dr Gretchen Hawley will explain the difference between ‘regular’ and ‘functional’ exercise and how functional exercise can help improve function and mobility for people with MS. Dr Hawley says “functional exercises are activity-based whereas ‘regular’ exercises are weakness based. The difference is that exercises that are weakness based will likely increase the strength of that
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National charity MS Society have been in touch to ask our members if they could help by filling out a new survey. This short survey asks about your full experience around the time you were diagnosed with MS. From how you felt in the moment, what helped you in a positive way and what was
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Carers Week is returning from 8 to 14 June, helping recognise unpaid carers and connect people with support. Here are some local events taking place for carers that week that you might find of interest. Events in Wokingham Borough (source: Wokingham Borough Council Events organised by Age UK Berkshire, Promise Inclusion, Berkshire Youth and Wokingham Carers Partnership. For
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The Reading, Wokingham and Districts MS Society Group runs a partners and carers lunch on second Thursday of the month. Anyone who cares for someone with MS is invited to attend. You will be given a very warm welcome and the cost of lunch is covered by the MS Society. It is a lovely opportunity for family
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