Some people with MS across the UK can get a free COVID-19 vaccine booster this spring. The vaccine is available to the following groups from 1 April 2025; Carers and household contacts aren’t on the list for the booster this spring, unless covered anyway by one of the other groups. There is lots of useful […]
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You may like to know that you can pick up free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests from a pharmacy if you’re aged 12 years and over, and at highest risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19. This includes if you have a diagnosis of MS. You’ll need to tell the pharmacy your: If you’ve been
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The following groups are able to book an NHS Covid booster between 3 October and 20 December: The NHS will contact eligible patients directly, but if eligible, you can also book your own appointments from 23 September by calling 119, on the NHS website or through GPs and pharmacies. Anyone also entitled to the flu jab will be offered
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Covid is going around again and we have had a few cases at the Centre. If you or a member of your household has any symptoms or have tested positive, please do not come to the Centre. You can cancel your session at ms@bmstc.org or give us a call on 0118 901 6000. Thank you.
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In light of the current increase in numbers of cases of Covid-19, we thought it would be worth sharing again information about the treatments available for people with MS who test positive. These treatments can be taken early, with the aim of preventing you from getting so ill that you need to go into hospital. They
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The NHS is now taking bookings from people in England wanting a free spring Covid booster vaccine. Those eligible, including everyone aged 75 or older or with a weak immune system, can book via the NHS website, app or by calling 119. Who can have a free booster job? Those eligible for a top-up shot at pharmacies and
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As well as Covid, there are various coughs, colds and infections circulating in the community as usual this winter. If you are unwell, even if you have tested negative for Covid, please stay away from the Centre to prevent spreading these illnesses. If you need to cancel a session, please call us on 0118 901
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Covid cases appear to be on the rise as we head into winter. We will possibly have some disruption over the next few months should staff become unwell, and we may need to cancel sessions at short notice if we do not have sufficient cover to operate safely. We apologise in advance if this is
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As cases of Covid are on the increase, we would like to remind you to please not come to the Centre if you or anyone in your household has Covid symptoms or a positive Covid lateral flow test result. The latest booster vaccination programme is being rolled out now, starting with older care home residents, and will
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The UK Government has recently released details about the autumn Covid booster. The following people are eligible for the booster: This is because the risk of severe Covid continues to be strongly associated with increasing age and underlying health conditions. NHS England will confirm details on how and when eligible people can access the autumn
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