I tried to eat to beat MS
Source The I News: When she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Siobhan Norton’s neurologist warned her not to put her faith in eating plans to ‘cure’ her condition.
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Personal Independence Payments – Information Event
Source Newbury MS Society: Are you worried about claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP)?
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Stop PIP reassessments for patients with progressive diseases, campaigners say
Source The Guardian: MPs and patient groups have called for an end to the repeated assessments that people with progressive diseases must undergo in order to qualify for disability benefits.
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Scientists Accelerate Stem Cells’ Production of Brain Cells to Just Days, Study Reports
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: British scientists have accelerated from weeks to days the process by which stem cells generate brain cells, which could open the door to new treatment approaches for diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
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The Mobility Roadshow
Europe’s largest test-drive and independent mbility event. 1 – 3rd June 2017 NAEX Stoneleigh, Warickshire. Free addmission and parking. Fully accessible. Test drive and compare the latest: Accessible vehicles, adapted driving controls, mobility scooters, ramps, wheelchairs, hoists and innovative ideas for easier mobility and much more! Visit their website here.
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Relaxation
Source MS Trust: Relaxation techniques are activities that generate a feeling of complete peace and calm, away from daily hassles and routines.
MS in the media 11th to 17th March 2017
Source MS Trust: These are links to news stories from the last week that may be of interest to people in the UK. The link beneath each item will take you to the original story.
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Ocrevus and the Hope of ‘Ending MS Forever’: Interview with MS Society’s Tim Coetzee
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today: The potential approval of Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) this month supports the idea that, someday, a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS) is possible, according to Dr. Tim Coetzee, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s chief advocacy, services and research officer. While Coetzee — and the society he represents — realize the potential of Ocrevus to improve MS treatment, both also
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New ‘budget impact test’ could delay access to new drugs
Source MS Society: NICE has approved a new affordability test for drugs, which could delay one in five new treatments becoming available on the NHS by up to 3 years.
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5 things you need to know about today’s PIP changes
Source MS Society: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit helps cover the extra costs you can face if you need help doing everyday tasks or find it difficult to get around. It’s replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people of working age across the UK.
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