News & Information
About MS
If you would like to know what MS is click here for a brief description. For a more comprehensive description go to the MS Society website or to the MS Trust website.
Information for the Newly-Diagnosed
There is an excellent resource for the newly-diagnosed at the MS Society website.
Centre Manager's Blog
Read Pippa's views about the Centre, MS and Disability.
BMSTC Newsletters
We produce a quarterly newsletter for members packed with useful information. It is available in a special area of this website. If you would like access, please email our Centre Manager at pippa@bmstc.org
General Information
The MS Society has an excellent website which is packed with information for people with MS. The local branches at Reading & Wokingham, Newbury & District and Maidenhead & Slough also now have their own websites which are highly recommended. The MS Trust has lots of information and publications which can be downloaded or ordered.
The BMSTC is not part of any of these organisations but works in partnership with them to provide help & support for people with MS.
Henley MS Support Group
The Henley MS Support Group is an exciting new partnership project between the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre & The Henley & Districts Branch of the MS Society.
The new service will be launched in January 2010 on Thursdays, and will be based at the Thames Valley Headway unit, Brunner Hall, Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames.
Initially a MS specialist Neuro-Physiotherapy, FES Clinic and Counselling service will be offered. We hope to extend the service to include other therapies such Chiropody and Massage. There will also be a social area available for people with MS, their friends and family in which to socialise and exchange ideas and information. For further information click here. For enquiries and bookings please email pippa@bmstc.org or call 0118 901 6000.
Dietary Advice
Val Gouby, one of our members, has provided this information about Dietary Supplements.
IT Tips
IT is especially useful for people who may have limited mobility. There are some useful tips
here, including information about handling SPAM & Viruses.
Holidays
Finding holidays for the disabled is still not easy. There are several options to explore on this page.
Transport
There are links on this page to sites with infomation about taxis, buses, scooters, wheelchairs, ramps and cars.
Links to other Information
This page has several links which will take you to other useful websites containing relevant information about living with a disability, and about Multiple Sclerosis
Government Websites
There is a lot of information now available online from central and local government. Many functions can now be done online as well, from applying for Carer's allowance to renewing you car tax. The best place to start is at Directgov.
Research into MS
The BMSTC does not undertake research into MS. There are several organisations sponsoring research including the MS Trust.
For Healthcare Professionals
Both the MS Trust and the MS Society have dedicated sections for Health Professionals. Please email
pippa@bmstc.org for information about the services we provide.