The Access Card is a photo ID card that can be used to easily communicate your access requirements to events and venues. These might include issues with queuing, level access, toilet needs, visual and hearing impairments and more. The card also works online with other platforms like ticketing systems, to unlock the access facilities you […]
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If you are a carer for a family member or friend with a long term condition such as MS, you might be struggling to find support and help. www.mobiliseonline.co.uk is a useful website which includes free information and advice on all aspects of caring, including finances, benefits, practical help, discount schemes, mental health support for
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Is there something you need? Remap may be able to help! Remap Berkshire are part of a national charity who provide custom-made equipment and gadgets for people with a disability or special need. They specialise in providing bespoke items which are not normally readily available. These could include ramps, wheelchair adjustments, kitchen gadgets, games, bathroom adaptations
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is refreshing its Trust Strategy, and wants to hear your views so it can reflect the voice of the community to inform future decisions and improve the lives of patients and the community. The Trust Strategy outlines its vision and is a plan of action of how it will achieve
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The Wokingham Carers Partnership is organising a series of free events to celebrate Carers Week 2025 (9 to 13 June). Carers Week is organised every year by Carers UK and Carers Trust, with a different theme each year drawing attention to issues facing unpaid carers across the UK. The theme for this year’s national campaign is about ‘caring
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Our friends at the Reading, Wokingham and Districts branch of the MS Society are running their ever popular Bluebell walks during two weekends in April. The walks take place at Rushall Farm in Bradfield on 19 and 20 April (Easter weekend) and 26 and 27 April from 11am to 5pm each day. Walk through the woods and
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One of our members, Yvette Sargood, is running a free four week online Mindfulness course on behalf of MS-UK. Yvette is a qualified mindfulness teacher with a MSc in Mindfulness from the University of Exeter. Having MS herself means she understands what it’s like living with the unpredictability and challenges MS can bring. The course
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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,
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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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Living with MS can bring challenges to everyday tasks, from household activities to managing mobility around the home. This webinar is designed to introduce you to practical adjustments that can help make daily life easier and more independent. Join or an inspiring session where we’ll share easy-to-implement strategies and adaptive tools that can make a
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