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 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…

St Pierre Park Hotel has recently renovated one of their rooms to be fully fitted for wheel chair users. Room 251 now has a wide door for easier entry to the room, the door also having a slow closure feature. The bedroom has ample room by the side of the large bed for a wheel chair. There is  a verander which has a glass door and level flooring at the point of exit, unlike other rooms which have…

Come and join us at this years Governor's Charity Fete on Saturday 20th July from 12pm - 4pm. The fete will be in the grounds of the Government House by kind permission of His Excellency The Lieutenant-Governor. Entry to the fete is free and there will be parking at both the Government House or Beechwood with a minimum £2.00 donation to the Guernsey Scouts. There will be at least 35 local…

We are all told that some stress in our lifes is good for us. However, many of us struggle to cope with stress when it tips over from being a little and good for us, to having too much and the feeling we cannot cope. Find out a little bit about the science behind "what is stress" and how it affects those living with MS. There is a paragraph with some helpful ideas about how we can manage stress…

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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