Are you a carer and/or family member of someone with MS? Would you like to meet other people in the same situation? Reading, Wokingham and District MS Society are having their next monthly partners and carers lunch at The Shoulder of Mutton, Playhatch, on Thursday 9th May at 12.30pm. All carers will be made very welcome […]
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Last week, the Carer’s Leave Act became UK law, bringing in new rights for unpaid carers who work. Until recently, unpaid carers didn’t have a right to time off from work for caring responsibilities. This has left many people feeling forced to use their holiday allowance or having to take sick leave. Last year, a
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MUSC (as in MUltiple SClerosis) is a social group aiming to join-up those living with MS and/or other neurological conditions in the local area. They find accessible venues so you can be sure of parking, disabled loos, and ideally on bus routes. The venues will typically offer food, drink and possibly a bar. You just
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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 20 and 21 April and 27 and 28 April from 11am to 5pm each day. Walk through the woods and
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MSquared Reading, Wokingham and District is part of the MS Society and is a social group for people diagnosed with MS, their family members and friends. Everyone is welcome to join them at their friendly social gatherings for a chat and refreshments (everyone pays for their own). Having food is completely optional. Friends, carers and/or family
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MS can have an impact on your closest relationships. It may be difficult to communicate how you feel and you may struggle to open up to your loved ones, friends or colleagues. However, your MS affects you, there are ways to help you manage your relationships. This webinar with discuss the impact MS can have
MS and your relationships, MS Society webinar – 11 April Read More »
This session will look at the complementary therapies most commonly used by people living with MS and the benefits they can bring to help manage symptoms. Examples of complementary therapies covered in the session include reflexology, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, oxygen therapy and other treatments. Date: Wednesday 20 March Time: 2pm This webinar is brought to
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National charity the MS Trust has just launched their third annual MS Trust Listening Project, focusing on issues around transport and travel with MS. They are asking for people with MS to complete a short anonymous survey. Here is some information from them; ‘Over the years, we’ve heard about your experiences getting around outside your homes, and
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Having a healthy brain that functions well is important for people living with MS. There are things you can do to keep a healthy brain which include some lifestyle changes, sleeping well, and keeping an active mind. In this webinar, we will explore the steps you can take to look after your brain while living
What is brain health and how do we protect it?, MS Society webinar – 13 March Read More »
Are you a carer and/or family member of someone with MS? Would you like to meet other people in the same situation? Reading, Wokingham and District MS Society are having their next monthly partners and carers lunch on Thursday 14 March at The Waterside in Woodley at 12.30pm. All carers will be made very welcome so
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