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If you’ve been enjoying watching the Olympics, you may have seen twins Lina and Laviai Nielsen competing in athletics for the British team. Both sisters have been diagnosed with MS and have spoken in the past about the condition and how this has impacted them and their athletics. Laviai was part of Team GB’s bronze […]
British athletes with MS competing at the Olympics Read More »
If you have a disability such as MS and you are attending a music, sports or other public event, check if you can get a carer/personal assistant ticket for free. You will likely have to provide proof of your disability and book these tickets in advance so check plenty of time before the event. If
People living with MS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who are currently receiving the drug ocrelizumab via an infusion can now be offered an injection that takes just ten minutes. Ocrelizumab is a disease modifying therapy (DMT) for active relapsing MS or early primary progressive MS. It can be taken as an intravenous infusion
‘Purpl’ is a brand new discount website for the disabled community to help you offset the cost of living with a disability. The website has been founded by Georgina, one of our BMSTC members, who has MS herself and understands firsthand how expensive it is being disabled. Her mission is to get the best discounts for this
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Last week was MS Awareness Week and members of the BMSTC team were out and about spreading the word about the Centre in Broad Street Mall, the Royal Berkshire Hospital and at the HQ of one of our corporate supporters, Centrica. It was a great opportunity to let more people know about our work and
The UK Government has annnounced a consultation on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP.) Reforms to PIP could include stopping regular cash payments, and instead offering claimants one-off grants for things like home adaptations. Read the full story here on the BBC website. National charity the MS Society have reacted to the consultation with
This webinar will be joined by Neuro Physio Rebecca Mullin founder of Upton Neuro Physio. She’ll be delivering this webinar in partnership with the Living Well team at the MS Society and FND Dimensions. Rebecca has almost 20 years clinical and research experience and has a particular interest in supporting women with neurological conditions to manage their
Pregnancy and a neurological condition – MS Society webinar, 8 May Read More »
This week is MS Awareness Week. Nationally the campaign theme is #MSUnfiltered and national MS charities have been sharing information and stories about MS symptoms that people may find embarrassing or difficult/sensitive to talk about. In a recent survey 85% of people felt embarrassed by at least one of their MS symptoms and many of
Tackling Taboo Symptoms, MS Trust podcast for MS Awareness Week Read More »
Next week is MS Awareness Week and we will be using the opportunity to spread the word about the Centre amongst the local community. Members of the BMSTC team will have a stall in Reading’s Broad Street Mall on Tuesday 23 April from 10am to 2pm so if you’re in town, please come and say
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
