Saturday 31st May from 1.00pm to 3.30pm at BMSTC. Officially opened by Sangeeta Bhabra from ITV Meridian News!
Plants
Crafts
Preserves
Homemade Cakes
Refreshments and much much more!
Tombola
Raffle
Admission only .50p!
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Cambridge University-developed MS drug approved by watchdog
A new drug for treating multiple
sclerosis, developed by Cambridge University research, has been approved for use
by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
The drug Lemtrada can reduce the effects of the disease and can, in certain cases, enable some recovery. Read more here.
Volunteer collectors needed!
We are looking for volunteers to collect on Saturday 7th June at Asda in Tilehurst from 10am to 12 noon 2pm - 4pm. Please call Tracy, Kirsten or Pippa on 0118 901 6000 if you can help. :0)
BMSTC nominated for Pride of Reading Charity of the Year!
Read the article in the Reading Post here.
Motability pet insurance
New Motability Pet Insurance, now provided by helpucover, brings a pet insurance plan to suit your needs, with up to £6,000 vet fees cover a year. Motability have listened to customers' feedback and can now bring a wider range of products allowing you to match your cover needs with your budget. Have a look at our exciting range. For more click here.
Boars Bridge Acoustic Music Festival, 20th to the 22nd June, tickets £15.00 per person includes entry for the weekend. Camping £10.00.For more information see the official website www.boarsbridgefestival.co.uk
Interesting remyelination results in stem cell study
Source MS Society:
New results have emerged from research into stem cell transplantation in mice, suggesting that injected human stem cells could stimulate remyelination and help to reduce inflammation in the spinal cord. Read on.
New results have emerged from research into stem cell transplantation in mice, suggesting that injected human stem cells could stimulate remyelination and help to reduce inflammation in the spinal cord. Read on.
Monday, 12 May 2014
BMSTC AGM this Thursday!
Don't forget it's our AGM this Thursday, 3.30 to 5pm with guest speaker Dr Andrew Weir!
Multiple sclerosis discovery may explain gender gap
Source BBC:
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in the US found higher levels of protein S1PR2 in tests on the brains of female mice and dead women with MS than in male equivalents. For more click here!
A key difference in the brains of
male and female MS patients may explain why more women than men get the disease,
a study suggests.
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in the US found higher levels of protein S1PR2 in tests on the brains of female mice and dead women with MS than in male equivalents. For more click here!
Walking for MileS - date change
A Date for your Diary.
Walking for MileS 2014 will be taking place in Henley at the River & Rowing Musuem once again. The date is Sunday 21st September, we had planned it to take place two weeks earlier, but were unable to get all the facilities we need.
Walking for MileS 2014 will be taking place in Henley at the River & Rowing Musuem once again. The date is Sunday 21st September, we had planned it to take place two weeks earlier, but were unable to get all the facilities we need.
MS Trust Annual Conference
Source MS Trust:
Register now to attend the flagship event for health and care professionals working with people with MS. For more click here
The NHS belongs to the people: a call to action
NHS England is calling on patients, the public and staff to join in a discussion about the future of the NHS, so it can plan how best to deliver services, now and in the years ahead
Following our public NHS Call to Action event held in Reading on April 29th 2014, we are now able to offer the public survey online.
The survey relates to two videos entitiled Hospital at Home and Urgent Care, and asks for your opinion on both of these services. A copy of the presentation shown at the event is also available to view.
This survey will be open until May 20th 2014. For more click here
Following our public NHS Call to Action event held in Reading on April 29th 2014, we are now able to offer the public survey online.
The survey relates to two videos entitiled Hospital at Home and Urgent Care, and asks for your opinion on both of these services. A copy of the presentation shown at the event is also available to view.
This survey will be open until May 20th 2014. For more click here
Harnessing the power of the patient movement more effectively: a May 2014 PatientView study
The survey hopes to quantify the impact of the patient movement, and identify areas where progress could be made. The survey will map the typical (and non-typical) activities of patient groups in various countries, and across a number of disease specialties. Countries and disease specialties will be compared in the study results. For more click here.
Great article about our friends at Sun Mobility!
Supplying mobility and disability equipment for indoor and outdoor use and giving high quality service and expert advice. Read on.
Treat me right
Source MS Society Campaign:
Help us fight for the right treatment at the right time for people with MS, whatever their situation, wherever they live. To sign up click here.
Help us fight for the right treatment at the right time for people with MS, whatever their situation, wherever they live. To sign up click here.
JK Rowling tells of her mother's battle with multiple sclerosis
Source the Telegraph:
Rowling, who set up the Anne Rowling Clinic to research neurological diseases in her memory, said the aggressive form of MS that ravaged her mother for a decade has changed her life forever. Read on
Rowling, who set up the Anne Rowling Clinic to research neurological diseases in her memory, said the aggressive form of MS that ravaged her mother for a decade has changed her life forever. Read on
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