Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has been lined up to launch a new audiobook service at a Berkshire library.
The actress and voice-over artist played the character Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter films. For more click here.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Potter star to launch audiobooks
The actress and voice-over artist played the character Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter films. For more click here.
Having MS was never going to stop me having a family
Catherine was diagnosed with MS shortly before her wedding. Putting medication on hold, she was determined to try for a baby. Here she shares her story. (Apprently her waters broke 2 hours after the filming had finished!) Watch here.
NHS postcode lottery 'keeps £11-a-day drugs from MS victim'
Source The London Evening Standard:
Multiple sclerosis patients in London are being denied a pain-relieving drug by the NHS.
Read story here.
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Don't forget it's Reading Rock this weekend!
http://www.readingfestival.com/2011/
Cognitive Challenges Effect Postural Balance in MS Patients: A New Study
"Have you ever caught yourself swaying a bit while you were deep in thought and using your brain power to work something out? Do you trip just a little bit more when you walk and talk? MS might be to blame." For more click here.
New! MS Society Exercise DVD
Order your free copy click here!
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Gowrings Mobility Roadshow and Free entrance to Cotswold Wildlife Park!
Join us as the Gowrings Mobility Matters Roadshow visits another interesting and exciting, accessible attraction. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens,
10am-4pm, Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September 2011
Enjoy a wonderful day out with a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from around the world, all set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens.
Come and visit the Roadshow for FREE, including FREE entry to Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens* – save up to £12.50 per person. For more info click here!
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Walking for MileS 2011 - Sunday 25th September Henley-on-Thames
Come and join us for this years Walking (and wheeling!) for MileS on Sunday 25th September starting at the River and Rowing Museum, Henley-on-Thames. We have 3 delightful walks for you to chose from! For more information please see our events page here!
MS Trust Exercises for people with MS
Regular, moderate exercise is now recognised as an important element in maintaining general health and well being.
There is no right or wrong exercise. However, the nature of MS may mean that you have to be more aware of what you can achieve than someone who doesn't have MS. If you have concerns about undertaking certain activities, talk to a relevant health professional (eg a neurologist, GP, MS specialist nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist) beforehand. See more here.
'Amazing' new cancer treatment coming to Seattle
"Think about diabetes, multiple sclerosis and the other types of auto-immune disease," says Dr. Jensen. "Potentially, T-cell therapy could be used to turn off a damaging auto-immune disease." For more click here.
Help the MS Trust to win £500!
Help our video go viral and the MS Trust could win a £500 donation!
Please watch The Story of Rubber Duckling to help us win JustTextGiving's video competition. If our video has the most views by 23rd August, the MS Trust will win a £500 donation! Once you've watched our video, please share it with all your friends as well. For more click here
MS Society Event: Living and working with MS - Basingstoke
Location: Hilton, Basingstoke
When and where is it?
The information day is taking place on 24 September at the Hilton Basingstoke. The day will start with registration between 09:00-10:00 and will finish at 15:45. See more information here.
When and where is it?
The information day is taking place on 24 September at the Hilton Basingstoke. The day will start with registration between 09:00-10:00 and will finish at 15:45. See more information here.
Welcome to Sportability!
The Pedalo Challenge Team finish their quest!
Friday, 12 August 2011
Pedalo Challenge Team
The boys have really caught the attention of the press with articles appearing in the Reading Post, Reading Chronicle, Henley Standard, Staines News and appearances on BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Berkshire who are closely following the dynamic duo on their quest to traverse the Thames for it's source at Letchlade, Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in Middlesex, 207 km!! They are due to finish their epic journey this Sunday. If you would like to show your support please visit their Just Giving page. http://www.justgiving.com/ThePedaloChallenge
How do older people in Reading want the Council to work with them?
Reading is a great place to live, with a local economy which is well placed to ride out the current economic downturn; improving local schools; high quality public transport; well used parks and open spaces; an (almost) Premiership football team and a town centre which is a destination for people from miles around.
Reading is full of great people. It is the people of Reading who have made the town a success and a place to be proud of. The new Council administration believes that Council services can work better and be more responsive if the people of Reading are more involved in how we run them. Complete consultation here.
Will Davies - YouTube Video of Wills Jump!
It's not too late to sponsor him! Please visit his Just Giving Page http://www.justgiving.com/William-Davies3
Daclizumab demonstrates significant reduction in relapse rate
Daclizumab, a monoclonal antibody, has been found to significantly reduce annualized relapse rates in people with relapsing remitting MS in the SELECT trial. Read article here.
Genetic clues to what triggers MS
Around 30 genetic risk factors for developing multiple sclerosis have been discovered by a UK-led team.
It brings to more than 50 the total number of genetic clues to the disease. Read article here.
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Music bands unite to raise money for the MS Society
Indie bands Ash and We Are Scientists have joined forces and recorded a single, ‘Washington Parks’, to raise awareness of MS. Read story here.
Draft NICE guidance would deny up to 5,500 people with MS a valuable extra treatment option
MS Trust is disappointed that draft guidance from NICE recommends that fingolimod (licensed under the Novartis owned trade name of Gilenya) should not be made automatically available to people with multiple sclerosis on the NHS. Read full article here.
Two possible treatments for relapsing remitting MS show promise in clinical trials
Initial results for two treatments in development for relapsing remitting MS, laquinimod and ponesimod, have just been released.
Laquinimod affects the levels of certain cytokines (substances released by immune cells) and reduces the passage of immune cells into the brain and spinal cord. Laboratory studies suggest it may have both neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory actions. Read full story here.
Thursday, 4 August 2011
MRI scanner inspires a multimedia performance
Source: The BBC
Composers Mira Calix and Anna Meredith have come up with pieces of music which are inspired by the sounds of a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner.
Their compositions are performed by members of the Aurora Orchestra and blend acoustic and electronic sounds.
To accompany the music, art and design studio Loop.ph transformed Wilton's Music Hall in London with a multimedia installation called Neural Nest.
MRI scans use magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a image of the inside of the body. Watch here.
The Faster Than Sound: Brainwaves concerts are produced by Aldeburgh Music
Composers Mira Calix and Anna Meredith have come up with pieces of music which are inspired by the sounds of a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner.
Their compositions are performed by members of the Aurora Orchestra and blend acoustic and electronic sounds.
To accompany the music, art and design studio Loop.ph transformed Wilton's Music Hall in London with a multimedia installation called Neural Nest.
MRI scans use magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a image of the inside of the body. Watch here.
The Faster Than Sound: Brainwaves concerts are produced by Aldeburgh Music
Multiple sclerosis stem cell trial to go ahead
Researchers are preparing for a Europe-wide clinical trial to investigate whether stem cells can be safely used to treat multiple sclerosis.
It is hoped the study could offer a way to slow or even reverse the damage caused to the brain and spinal cord by the condition. Pallab Ghosh reports. Watch here.
The Pedalo is a-go-go!
If you would like to welcome them when they reach Reading then please come along to Caversham Bridge or the Caversham promenade at about 12.30 on Tuesday 9th August and cheer them on! If you would like to sponsor them, please visit their Just Giving page here!
Stem cell trial has identified enough potential participants
Hundreds of people with MS came forward on Friday after the MS Society and the UK Stem Cell Foundation announced we were to jointly fund a clinical trial to test whether stem cells can be used to treat MS. Researchers have now confirmed they have identified enough participants for the trial and will not be able to consider anyone further. For more details click here.
Two possible treatments for relapsing remitting MS show promise in clinical trials
Initial results for two treatments in development for relapsing remitting MS, laquinimod and ponesimod, have just been released. For more click here.
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Blue Badge Disabled Parking Scheme Changes
Owned by the Department for Transport (DfT) and managed in Surrey by Surrey County Council, there will be some updates and changes to the system in January 2012.
The main changes are:
The fee will increase from £2 to £10 per badge from 1st January 2012 (this is the first fee increase in nearly thirty years).
This will make it harder to copy, forge or alter.
Blue Badges will be distributed from a central print house rather than directly from Surrey County Council and a central UK database of blue badge holder will be held by the DfT.
There will also be an on-line application facility, which should help enable quickturnaround for people who are renewing their blue badge whose circumstances
have not changed. There will be one standard on-line application form.
Compensation Scheme and have a permanent mobility-related disability.
There are some questions and answers available to view here.
The guidance notes for local authorities will be updated soon and these will also
be available for any member of the public to view.
further questions.www.surreycc.gov.uk/bluebadges
Alison Wright Blue Badge and SALDR Team Manager
The main changes are:
The fee will increase from £2 to £10 per badge from 1st January 2012 (this is the first fee increase in nearly thirty years).
The badge will have a new design which will be printed on a plastic type card.
This will make it harder to copy, forge or alter.
Blue Badges will be distributed from a central print house rather than directly from Surrey County Council and a central UK database of blue badge holder will be held by the DfT.
There will also be an on-line application facility, which should help enable quick
have not changed. There will be one standard on-line application form.
Severely disabled service personnel and veterans will get continuous automatic
entitlement to a badge if they receive specific tariffs of the new Armed ForcesCompensation Scheme and have a permanent mobility-related disability.
There are some questions and answers available to view here.
The guidance notes for local authorities will be updated soon and these will also
be available for any member of the public to view.
Further information is also available on the Surrey County Council website and If
you have any questions you can use the feedback button if you wish to emailfurther questions.www.surreycc.gov.uk/bluebadges
Alison Wright Blue Badge and SALDR Team Manager
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