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Sources: BBC, MS-UK, NHS England The first drug to help people with MS walk is being made available on the NHS in England. Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier for some people to move and live independently. Up to 5,000 people in England could benefit each year. The drug has previously been rejected […]
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We had a great week last week as we marked MS Awareness Week with various activities. We were out and about with the MS nurses at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. We also had stalls at the Oracle and John Lewis in Reading, where we handed out information and also invited people to find out about
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Next week is MS Awareness Week, where MS charities come together to raise awareness. We will be out and about spreading the word about the Centre and the support we offer with information stalls at the following places; We will also have a collection taking place at Reading Station on Thursday 1 May and our
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Thank you to those of you who have already shared your story for MS Awareness Week. We’d still really love to hear from more of you. This year, national MS charities are coming together to mark MS Awareness Week from 28 April to 4 May. The theme this year is MS conversations. It can be
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More people with MS will have the option to take cladribine following a recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The new recommendation says anyone with relapsing remitting MS who is having relapses or new disease activity visible on MRI scans (known as active MS) may be eligible for cladribine. Previously, it was only
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National charity The MS Society in collaboration with The Work Foundation have launched a survey into the experiences of people with MS with employment. The survey covers employment related questions and focuses on the challenges people with MS have faced at work, as well as the support that makes a difference to them in finding and maintaining
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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
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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
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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
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‘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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