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Ric Walker bravely took to the skies on Saturday to do his first sky dive and to help raise funds for MS Guernsey. Thank you so much Ric! Read what Ric thought of the experience: "This was a unforgettable experience which I am so glad I have had the chance to do. The fact I was able to raise money for a wonderfull charity is a great big cherry on the top. Seeing my mum bravely battle through…

A five year study carried out by scientists have backed up what we all thought, living in green leafy areas may be good for our hearts, and gives us a positive sense of well being. The good news though is if you live in an area of Guernsey with few trees, then even an outing to a park could still provide you with some of the health benefits.   Of course, living in Guernsey whichever parish we…

Another successful year at the Rocquaine Regatta. However, it was not just a great day at the Regatta as the Guernsey MS Society would like to thank Jane and Mike Stonebridge  for opening up their beautiful garden. They offered teas, coffee or cold drinks and a wonderful supply of a gorgeous cholce of cake.  Their garden has certainly been a labour of love over the past 26 years!   They…

At the moment, there is no cure for MS. However, the good news is there is more research  being undertaken than ever before with new therapies being tried. Scientists have become closer to the point where MS could be, for many, under control, and delaying the onset of further disability.  Research needs to be and is being carried out in three ways to prevent MS. The MS UK Society published…

Guernsey has just approved the use of Cladribine (Mavenclad) for people with highly active MS. Cladribine works by killing certain types of cells made by your immune system.  These cells would normally attack viruses and bacteria that enter the body. However, in MS these cells attack the myelin around the nerves in the brain or spinal cord.  Cladribine therefore has the result of reducing the…

Well, after such a wet Friday night we were left wondering if the Lieutenant’s Charity Fete was to be a wash out.  However, thankfully the rain had stopped but it was replaced with a very strong wind! This made trying to put up a very large gazebo, which was also our first time, very interesting. I thought at one point we may do a Mary Poppin’s impersonation and take flight! Our stall was…

For those of us living with MS, the word demyelination is often discussed.  The term remyelination describes the repair of the myelin sheath. A healthy brain can replace damaged myelin however  for someone with MS, the disease progression interferes with this. Much research is being done to find a way to repair this myelin sheath for those living with MS. For more information please click the…

For those of you who watch Googlebox you may recognise the face of Scott McCormick, but you may not know that Scott has MS. Scott tried some of the typicalc drugs for MS before trying HSCT treatment.  Click on the link below to find out more: https://www.ms-uk.org/blog-gogglebox’s-scott-mccormick-accepted-hsct-treatment-london  You can also find out more about Scott's  journey at the MS-UK…

 It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Today is the day that the Committee for Employment & Social Security are launching a 12 week public consultation on its draft proposals for discrimination legislation. The consultation includes a questionnaire which highlights some of the key topics the Committee is most interested in receiving feedback on. The Committee would also welcome…

The term 'Wellness', in today's busy world, is regularly used but what can that mean for people with Multiple Sclerosis.   We know we need to exercise, as much as our bodies will allow.  However, there is also growing scientific research supporting the use of crafts, and the positive impact crafting can have on our wellness. Research has shown that crafting can have a positive impact on…