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The use of magnets has been very well documented over the years for many ailments such as arthritis as well as MS. Click on the link to read about the latest research on the effectivness  of magnets for those with MS. https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-magnet-therapy-relieve-your-pain-89732

Indulge Media celebrated their 10th anniversary of being in business, by building the Guernsey  Multiple Sclerosis Society a brand new website.  Linda, the Chair, and Gill, the secretary, of the society, were invited to Indulge's 10th anniversary party.  We sincerely thank the owners, Patrick Cunningham and Russell Isabelle, for their extreme generosity in choosing the MS Society to build a…

A study published in the  British Medical Journal has revealed a food allergy link to flare-ups in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Follow the link to an artilce on the study; https://www.ms-uk.org/food-allergies-associated-increased-disease-activity-multiple-sclerosis  

The celebrations for the new website going live are continuing. The MS Society are absolutely delighted with the look of the new website and wish to thank the team at Indulge Media for their generosity. For the full story please follow the link below to the Business Eye CI article: https://www.businesseyeci.com/fresh-new-look-for-ms-society-as-indulge-celebrates-10-years-of-business/

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Guernsey has a few accessible taxis with the drivers having under gone additional training to assist with any mobility problems. Their training enables them to help with wheel chair access to the car and to ensure they are securely fastened. For further information and the list of qualified drivers please follow the link:  https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=95567&p=0  

The 2019 MS AGM was held on Saturday 11th May at St. Saviours Community Centre. It was the first time we had arranged the meeting of an afternoon rather than an evening. This was with the intention of encouraging more members to attend. We started the afternoon with the usual affairs of our branch, and Linda gave a brief run down of events during the year. We then voted in your committee. Linda…

NICE has agreed to fund Ocrelizumab after reaching a deal with the maunfacturers.   Please read the full article which can be found on the BBC website at: https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl  

It was an unforgettable experience that has undoubtedly help to put things in perspective for me. It's easy to become so caught up by MS that you forget to appreciate and take in what is going on around you. That moment where I first left the plane is one that will stay with me forever and one that I will hold onto in any difficulty I face. That moment of freefall and wind rushing into your face…

What a billiant result this year.  Thank you so much to all of you who either donated or helped with the collection pots through out our beautiful island! A incredible £1918.37 was collected on 6th April followed by an amazing £2695.23 on the 27th April. This means an incredible £4613.60 was raised in total! Once again thank you to everyone who played a part in raising this amount!