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Branch AGM Saturday 16th May 2009 Location: Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Annual General Meeting All the news from the local AGM
MS Life 2009 13 - 14 June 2009 Location: Manchester Pre-register for MS Life (13 - 14 June 2009) read more »
Carers Support Programme Various, see below Location: Exeter, Devon St John Ambulance Devon is offering a free four-session course (over 4-6 weeks) aimed at providing practical skills and information for Carers. First course starts 24th June at St. Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter Second course will start in November at America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter Suitable for all Carers who look after relatives, friends or neighbours; the course runs over four morning sessions with a FREE lunch provided. The course covers the Carers’ role, managing continence issues, basic first aid, stress management, safer moving and handling, preventing falls and coping with dementia. ‘A very enjoyable course, a breath of fresh air’ 'A truly excellent course with plenty of time for discussion and questions, it made me feel valued as a Carer’ For further information or to book a place on a course near you please contact Emma Healey at St John Ambulance Devon by ringing 01392 822646 or email Emma Healey Please download the poster below download pdf (156kb)
Cabaret Show Saturday 12th September 2009 Location: Exmouth Pavilion A special evening with Craig Harper (Star of 'Britain's Got Talent') All proceeds in aid of the Exeter & District Branch of the MS Society. Doors open at ..... 7.30 pm show begins at .... 8.00 pm Tickets £16.50 available from: Box office 01392 222477 www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk This promises to be a very special evening so do please make every effort to support your local branch and experience a lovely evening to boot! View the poster here .... Cabaret Poster
MS Awareness Talks Location: MS Website These talks will feature leading scientists, specialist health professionals and people with MS. It's a great way to learn about living with MS and all the latest news. Filmed interviews and transcripts of these events will be webcast on the main website at MS Society Awareness talks. Speakers will be available for an online Q&A and anyone can log on to the website online Q&A board, just follow the link below .... read more »
Campaigns Network The MS Society has a new Campaigns Network, which engages members and supporters in campaigning for better services for people living with MS. If you would like to join in, please follow the link below for details of how to get involved or email Campaigns. read more »
MS Trust chatroom Thursday 25 September Location: MS Trust Website During MS Awareness Week (27 April-3 May) the MS Trust will be running two chatrooms - one on cognition issues and the other for partners of someone with MS. The MS Trust runs regular chat room sessions on their website which allow people to address questions directly to professionals with expertise in an area of life with MS or to discuss the topic with other people in a similar situation. The chat room will give the opportunity for people with MS to ask questions, share experiences and discuss the impact on their lives. If people are not able to take part on the day, they can still ask a question by email or by ringing the MS Trust on 01462 476700. A transcript of this session will be available a few days after the chat room. For more information visit the MS Trust chat room, where you can also find transcripts of previous chat rooms and a poster to help publicise the event.
Therapy Centre The South West MS Therapy Centre organise many functions and events, as well as hosting numerous therapies and treatments. read more »
Invitation: The Way Ahead – the future of health and social care in Devon Devon Primary Care Trust and Devon County Council, Adult and Community Services have recently published their vision and strategy for improving health and social care over the next five years. They are now seeking views from people in Devon before they prepare a final version of this strategy in the summer. We are arranging a series of meetings at which we can explore the ideas more fully, and we would very much welcome their help and contribution. We are hoping for a good number of different people from different areas across Devon. Our approach to these sessions will be to have some introductory presentations and the opportunity to look at different aspects of care in detail. To book a place at one of these events, please download the form from the link below and return the reply slip. Closing date for applications is Thursday 17th April. Alternatively, if you would like to see The Way Ahead before this, you can find it at www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay or indicate on the return slip that you would like a hard copy sent to you. download pdf (126kb)