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Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Monday, 6 March 2017
Pelvic Floor Classes for Women at the Centre
A pelvic floor exercise class for women will start on the 27th April, 2.15 to 3.15pm.
The focus will be:
Please email either Henriette, henrietta@bmstc.org or Ligia, ligia@bmstc.org or call them on 0118 901 6000 for more information.
There is more information available from the MS Trust about the benefits of pelvic floor training to treat bladder symptoms click here!
The focus will be:
- Stress and Urge incontinence
- Functional pelvic floor training
- Healthy bladder advice for women.
Please email either Henriette, henrietta@bmstc.org or Ligia, ligia@bmstc.org or call them on 0118 901 6000 for more information.
There is more information available from the MS Trust about the benefits of pelvic floor training to treat bladder symptoms click here!
Friday, 3 March 2017
Disability benefits: Number 10 defends changes to PIPs
Source BBC:
Downing Street has defended plans to change access to disability benefits, saying that "nobody is losing out".
The government wants to reverse the effects of a court ruling which expands the number of people who can claim Personal Independence Payments.
The PM's official spokesman said the welfare system was a "strong safety net for those who are in need of it". Read on.
Downing Street has defended plans to change access to disability benefits, saying that "nobody is losing out".
The government wants to reverse the effects of a court ruling which expands the number of people who can claim Personal Independence Payments.
The PM's official spokesman said the welfare system was a "strong safety net for those who are in need of it". Read on.
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
#ACTRIMS2017 – There is Increased Evidence Linking Viruses to MS Risk
Source Multiple Sclerosis News Today:
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be caused by genetic factors, but environmental cues are increasingly recognized to have an impact on disease onset and development. One environmental factor suggested to play a role in MS is infectious agents, such as viruses. Now, different teams of scientists have explored the potential link between different viruses and the risk for MS. Read on.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be caused by genetic factors, but environmental cues are increasingly recognized to have an impact on disease onset and development. One environmental factor suggested to play a role in MS is infectious agents, such as viruses. Now, different teams of scientists have explored the potential link between different viruses and the risk for MS. Read on.
Caroline Wyatt: MS 'brain fog' lifted after stem cell treatment
Source BBC:
BBC journalist Caroline Wyatt has spoken of how the "brain fog began to lift" after she had pioneering treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS).
The former BBC defence correspondent was deemed unsuitable for an NHS trial and paid $60,000 (£48,000) for a stem cell transplant in Mexico in January.
Wyatt, 49, told BBC Radio 4's PM programme that she was "feeling better than I have done in a long time". Read on.
BBC journalist Caroline Wyatt has spoken of how the "brain fog began to lift" after she had pioneering treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS).
The former BBC defence correspondent was deemed unsuitable for an NHS trial and paid $60,000 (£48,000) for a stem cell transplant in Mexico in January.
Wyatt, 49, told BBC Radio 4's PM programme that she was "feeling better than I have done in a long time". Read on.
Unexpected changes to PIP assessment
Source MS Society:
On Thursday night the Government announced surprise changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment.
We didn't expect these changes and are working hard to understand their potential impact. They follow proposals last year, which we and other disability charities sent a strong message against. Read on.
On Thursday night the Government announced surprise changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment.
We didn't expect these changes and are working hard to understand their potential impact. They follow proposals last year, which we and other disability charities sent a strong message against. Read on.
Calling all Nationwide Building Society customers
Vote for us in the following Nationwide branches:
Basingstoke, Bracknell, Caversham, Crowthorne, Reading (Broard Street), Reading (Station Road), Tilehurst, Wokingham, Woodley
Money Box Live: Self-employment and disability
Source BBC:
There are a record 5m self-employed workers in the UK.They account for the 45 per cent of the growth in total employment since 2008. Analysis of the figures show that 16% of working disabled people identify as being their own boss, compared with 13% of the non-disabled population. Read on and listen here.
There are a record 5m self-employed workers in the UK.They account for the 45 per cent of the growth in total employment since 2008. Analysis of the figures show that 16% of working disabled people identify as being their own boss, compared with 13% of the non-disabled population. Read on and listen here.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Mouse model helps explain why some patients with multiple sclerosis have seizures
Source EurekAlert:
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that affects nearly 2.3 million people worldwide. MS is triggered when the immune system attacks the protective covering around nerve fibers, called the myelin sheath. The "demyelination" that follows damages nerve cells and causes impaired exchange of information between the brain and body as well as within the brain itself. Read on.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that affects nearly 2.3 million people worldwide. MS is triggered when the immune system attacks the protective covering around nerve fibers, called the myelin sheath. The "demyelination" that follows damages nerve cells and causes impaired exchange of information between the brain and body as well as within the brain itself. Read on.
New voice for disabled consumers
Source BBC:
Disabled people will get a fresh chance to make their concerns heard as consumers, thanks to a government initiative to be announced on Tuesday.
Eleven sector champions are being appointed to help make different areas of business more accountable to the disabled. Read on.
Disabled people will get a fresh chance to make their concerns heard as consumers, thanks to a government initiative to be announced on Tuesday.
Eleven sector champions are being appointed to help make different areas of business more accountable to the disabled. Read on.
HSCT could have long-term benefits
Source MS Society:
HSCT could have long-term benefits for some people with MS, according to the results of a large study that we co-funded.
After five years, progression had stopped in just under half of the 239 people eligible for the treatment. Read on.
After five years, progression had stopped in just under half of the 239 people eligible for the treatment. Read on.
MS Society Campaign: Our Green Paper response: some people with MS can't work, don't put more pressure on them
Source MS Society:
We’re really concerned about changes to disability benefits proposed in the Government's Green Paper on work, health and disability. And we let them know in our detailed response.
We’re urging them to scrap plans to introduce ‘mandatory activity’ for people in the support group of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). These plans could force people, already assessed as too unwell to work, to prepare for work or risk facing cuts to their benefits. Read on.
We’re really concerned about changes to disability benefits proposed in the Government's Green Paper on work, health and disability. And we let them know in our detailed response.
We’re urging them to scrap plans to introduce ‘mandatory activity’ for people in the support group of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). These plans could force people, already assessed as too unwell to work, to prepare for work or risk facing cuts to their benefits. Read on.
Berkshire Carers Hub
Are you, or is someone you know, providing much-needed care for a loved one?
Get free access to a range of support and services – right when you need it most.
Carers Trust provides timely, personalised information and support via the Reading & West Berkshire Carers Hub to make caring for a loved one easier. Read on.
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Unwanted Jewellery
If you have any unwanted jewellery please could you bring it to the Centre for our Link Group to sell at various stalls and our Summer Fair. Thank you!
Friday, 10 February 2017
APS Pain Therapy available at BMSTC
Action Potential Simulation (APS) is a new pain relief treatment offered by the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre (BMSTC), Reading.
It had been piloted in the Centre with people with MS to help primarily with pain relief (e.g. MS hug and neuropathic pain in legs) but we have also trialled it for fatigue. It has been observed that some of our members have benefitted and others have not had any significant improvement.
The only side effect can be headache, which can usually be helped by drinking the recommended 1.5L of water.
APS is not suitable for women during pregnancy or for people who have: pacemaker, epilepsy, active cancer, recent stroke, heart attack, Pulmonary Embolism or DVT. The recommended duration for treatment is 3 times a week for 8 weeks initially.
For further information about APS please click here. Contact us at BMSTC on 0118 901 6000 or email henrietta@bmstc.org to find out more!
It had been piloted in the Centre with people with MS to help primarily with pain relief (e.g. MS hug and neuropathic pain in legs) but we have also trialled it for fatigue. It has been observed that some of our members have benefitted and others have not had any significant improvement.
The only side effect can be headache, which can usually be helped by drinking the recommended 1.5L of water.
APS is not suitable for women during pregnancy or for people who have: pacemaker, epilepsy, active cancer, recent stroke, heart attack, Pulmonary Embolism or DVT. The recommended duration for treatment is 3 times a week for 8 weeks initially.
For further information about APS please click here. Contact us at BMSTC on 0118 901 6000 or email henrietta@bmstc.org to find out more!
We are looking to recruit a Junior Physiotherapist
We are seeking an enthusiastic physiotherapist who wants to make a difference to the lives of
people living with MS.
You will be working in a purpose-built, independent Therapy Centre with a dedicated team
of physiotherapists providing assessment, treatment and management, on an out-patient
basis, for our members.
We are based at Bradbury House, just off Oxford Road in Reading, Berkshire. Here we have a fully equipped gym with specialist equipment, the only oxygen chamber open for people with MS in Berkshire, numerous therapy rooms and plenty of parking. Most importantly we have a friendly atmosphere and a lot of laughter.
For more more information about the role please see the Job description here.
Download application form here.
For more information about our MS Therapy Centre visit www.bmstc.org
Closing date for applications 10th March 2017 with interviews week commencing 15th March 2017.
Please feel free to share this information with anyone you know who maybe interested.
For more more information about the role please see the Job description here.
Download application form here.
For more information about our MS Therapy Centre visit www.bmstc.org
Closing date for applications 10th March 2017 with interviews week commencing 15th March 2017.
Please feel free to share this information with anyone you know who maybe interested.
We need your help
Would you be happy to share your story with us? If so please email samantha@bmstc.org for more details.
Have you heard of trigeminal neuralgia?
Source: MS Trust
Have you heard of trigeminal neuralgia? It's a type of severe neck pain which can cause stabbing or burning sensations down one side of the face. Research has shown that people who have MS are more likely to experience it. Read on.
Have you heard of trigeminal neuralgia? It's a type of severe neck pain which can cause stabbing or burning sensations down one side of the face. Research has shown that people who have MS are more likely to experience it. Read on.
Thursday, 9 February 2017
How Fast Will Multiple Sclerosis Develop?
Source: Medical Daily
A simple blood test can tell which type of multiple sclerosis a person has, according to study in scientific reports. It touts the first known sign in the blood that indicates the central nervous system disease, in which communication between the brain and the rest of the body breaks down, creating motor problems and muscle weakness, among other symptoms Read on.
A simple blood test can tell which type of multiple sclerosis a person has, according to study in scientific reports. It touts the first known sign in the blood that indicates the central nervous system disease, in which communication between the brain and the rest of the body breaks down, creating motor problems and muscle weakness, among other symptoms Read on.
Free Webinar for people living with Progressive MS
Source: National MS Society
Join a live webcast on February 13, featuring Alliance Collaborative Network Award recipient Dr. Francisco Quintana from Harvard University/Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Quintana is leading research to identify and evaluate drugs that protect the brain from damage in progressive MS. (Note: 4pm GMT) Read on.
Join a live webcast on February 13, featuring Alliance Collaborative Network Award recipient Dr. Francisco Quintana from Harvard University/Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Quintana is leading research to identify and evaluate drugs that protect the brain from damage in progressive MS. (Note: 4pm GMT) Read on.
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