Extra Massage Sessions!

We have a new Qualified Massage Therapist who has volunteered her services to offer 2 appointments every other Friday from the 25th September for our MS Clients. Please contact reception on 0118 901 6000 to make a booking!

London Irish BMSTC Partnership 08/09

London Irish website article on our 2008/2009 partnership http://www.london-irish.com/news/Irish37927.ink

Swine Flu - Berkshire West PCT - How to Prepare Your Home

Be prepared - now is the time to choose your ‘Flu Friends’ Swine flu may become a pandemic in the UK over the coming months, so now is the time to choose your ‘Flu Friends’. Relatives, neighbours and friends can all be ‘Flu Friends’ who will collect medicines, food and other supplies if you get swine flu so that you do not have to leave home. Preventing people with the virus from going outdoors will help restrict the potential spread of flu. It is a good idea for each person to identify up to five ‘Flu Friends’ because an ill or unavailable ‘Flu Friend’ cannot help you, but having at least one is very important. In addition, you could consider becoming a ‘Flu Friend’ to a neighbour who may live alone, family members that might need help, or offer yourself as a ‘Flu Friend’ through networks that may be set up by local organisations, such as churches or parish councils.

A useful fact sheet to be prepared should the need arise.
http://www.berkshirewest-pct.nhs.uk/_store/documents/flu_friends_form.pdf

Volunteer Oxygen Operators Needed!

Due to the increase in demand for Oxygen Therapy we are looking for more volunteers to train as Oxygen Operators. We are considering addition an additional session on a Tuesday at 10.00 or Friday afternoon at 1.30 p.m. If you think you can help and are interested in finding out more, please give me a call on 0118 901 6000 or email pippa@bmstc.org

Swine Flu - MS Society Fact Sheet

The MS Society has produced a factsheet on swine flu specific to people with MS. If you require further information about swine flu please visit NHS Choices website or contact your healthcare professional. Download the MS Society swine flu factsheet.pdf (74 kb)
The MS Society helpline is available on 0808 800 8000. Our specialist staff and trained volunteers are available 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays.

Swine Flu - MS Trust Info

The indications are that people with multiple sclerosis are at no greater risk of contracting the H1N1 virus (swine flu) than the general population. However, as the effects of flu may worsen MS symptoms, it is sensible for people with MS to try and reduce their risk of infection.
http://www.mstrust.org.uk/atoz/swine_flu.jsp

Walking for MileS 2009 - Sunday 4th October 2009

This years sponsored walk will start from Pangbourne College on Sunday 4th October.

There is a choice of three walks in all, you may want to join members of the MS Centre using wheelchairs and stroll around the college grounds through the Falklands Memorial Chapel and back to the registration point; alternatively you could choose one of the more demanding routes.

For more information and an entry form see: http://www.bmstc.org/Events/Walking-for-MileS.aspx