North East Region are delighted to introduce a new online book club for people with MS living in the North East region. Starting on Tuesday 23rd September from 3-4pm, online via Zoom. Group will then meet every 4-6 weeks.
If you are interested in joining, please call Diane, Tel: 042 9754304 or Email: northeast@ms-society.ie
Join us on Zoom on November 21st at 12:30pm for a research update from Clara Stein and Prof. Jessica Branham, who will discuss their latest findings on the role of cognitive reserve in MS. For more information, register for free here, scan the QR code below or contact Alison Cotter at alisonc@ms-society.ie
The Southern Regional Office will host an online six week fatigue management programme - FACETS - starting Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
The FACETS programme (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive Behavioural and Energy Effective Techniques to Life Style) is based on a programme developed by researchers at Bournemouth University in the UK. There is lots of evidence that this programme is effective in helping people with MS manage their fatigue.
Commitment is required for the six weeks to ensure that you get the most out of the course.
Weekly Physiotherapist led Exercise Classes for people with MS – a course for people with MS to experience exercise as a way of supporting positive health and wellbeing. Classes are held on Fridays at 11am online via Zoom. Please contact MS Ireland South East Regional Office on 056 7777771 or email: southeast@ms-society.ie for more details.
MS Irelands Annual Raffle will begin at the start of September until the 14th of October, we will be selling raffle tickets to raise some much needed funds to support our Care Centre.
The Care Centre provides short-term specialised respite care for people with MS and services including yoga, art therapy and physiotherapy, while also allowing carers who are often family members, an important break.
Tickets starts from €5 with a top prize of €1000, so make sure to get your tickets today!
Draw will take place on 15th October.
https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/MSIreland2022
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