South West MS Centre

Something moving about the Olympic opening celebrations this evening.

Come on Team GB!

HEALTH CHECKS. What's on our mind Facebook asks. Looking after ourselves and each other seems key we think.

We have taken a late booking from the NHS for health checks for those aged 40-74 next Tuesday afternoon.

To book please email:
[email protected]

(Yes that is the correct email address)

Please share with your eligible friends!

🙂

PLEASE VOTE! You have until Sunday to help us decide which of these great photos to include in our 2025 calendar!

Either 👍 or ❤️ your favourite two photos or vote at the Centre.

Thank you!

Please nominate us by Monday!

Benefact Group ~ Movement for Good are offering 50 charities £1000 as part of a monthly prize draw 😁

To give us the best possible chance of winning, please nominate us using the link below, it only takes a couple of minutes, but it could make all the difference for us! Our Charity Number is 900083.

Please click the link below movementforgood.com/

Thank you!

Nominate a charity - Movement for Good Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

CHARITY AUCTION
Please place your bids now for this signed Exeter Chiefs Official 2023/24 season rugby shirt!

Professionally framed in black and securely displayed, this shirt will look fabulous on your wall, or will be the Best Present Ever for a family/friend Chiefs fan!

This auction item is raising money for us here at South West MS Therapy Centre in Exeter (charity number 900083), as part of a fundraising campaign by NL Wellness Nye Levett who is preparing to swim the English Channel this September. Nye is raising funds and awareness of the Centre.

The online auction for the coveted Rugby Shirt, donated by Chiefs sponsor Centrax, is here: https://app.galabid.com/exeterchiefsshirt Current best bid is £200..

The auction will close at 5.00pm this Friday. If you are out-bid, you will be notified and you can place further bids.

If a rugby shirt isn’t your thing, but you still want to support Nye in his fantastic efforts, please visit his fundraising page to make a donation and find out more: https://mstherapycentresw.enthuse.com/pf/nyelevett

WE HAVE MORE NEUROPHYSIOTHERAPY GROUPS AND PILATES FOR YOU!

We have lots of groups to suit all levels of ability, so do give us a call or pick up an information leaflet when you are next in the Centre.

Neuro Pilates Beginners Class
Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 1pm

Balance and Stability Class (intermediate Pilates)
Tuesdays 2.00pm

Balance Circuits
Wednesdays 10am

Power FIIT (Functional Intermediate Intensity Training) Circuits
Wednesdays 2pm

Pilates with Annette
Thursdays at 11.00am

Call us to book on 01392 447411

All classes £10, annual membership just £20

The sun is out and we are all ready to welcome you to park at Barnfield Crescent today!

£7 all day and £5 from 12 noon.

Thank you to our volunteers and staff for fundraising this weekend 👌

CHARITY PARKING TOMORROW SUNDAY - BARNFIELD CRESCENT, EXETER
If you are parking in Exeter tomorrow please park with us!

From 8am for the rest of the day - £7
From 12.00 onwards - £5

* we accept credit card payments.

Please help spread the word on this fundraiser and thank you to our volunteers and staff for giving their time.

Djokovic. Just weeks from knee surgery. Through to the final again!
We read Hyperbaric Oxygen part of the rehab
https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-novak-djokovic-injury-update-serb-walking-without-crutches-reported-hyperbaric-chamber-therapy

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THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who supported our quiz evening last Friday. The weather didn't stop our teams and a great time was had by all!

We believe events like this are important in bringing us all together and raising vital funds too. That's another £430 raised to support our vital services.

Thank you to all who took part and volunteered their time for the event.

Want to make a difference? The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for people to join an important group and bring the voices of their communities to the Trust.
Why not apply to be a public governor?

The Trust is holding three information webinars where can find out more about the role, hear from some of the current governors, and ask any questions. Click on the dates below to register and get the joining link:
• Tomorrow Thursday 11 July at 12 noon-1pm
• Tuesday 16 July at 5pm-6pm
• Monday 22 July at 5pm-6pm

Find out more:

NHS Royal Devon | Governor elections The majority of governors who sit on our Council of Governors are elected by members to represent patients, staff and the general public. We hold elections each year, and members vote for governors within their constituency.

FOR THOSE WHO LIVE WITH MS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Why not join the local MS Society UK group tomorrow morning (Wednesday) from 10am here at the Centre?
Open to all who can make it.
See you here and then!!

It's voting time again - please choose your favourite two entries in our calendar photo competition by clicking 'like' or 'love' on the two photos you like the most out of our shortlist below.

Place your votes by 28 July 5pm - the tallies will be added to our in-house voting at the Centre and the winners will feature in our 2025 calendar.

Please share so that we get lots of votes in!

Henry leads our exercise class on a Monday. He is also part of our team entering the London Landmarks Half Marathon next April.

You can read about Henry here and learn of his motivation for supporting the Centre.

Thank you to him and our other physiotherapists and volunteers for helping us to develop our vital physiotherapy offer.

www.southwestmscentre.co.uk/physiotherapy



https://mstherapycentresw.enthuse.com/pf/bunclarkh-llhm25

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 I’m Henry, one of the physiotherapists at the South West Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre. I will be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon on April 6, 2025, on behalf of the Centre. Before quali

LATE AVAILABILITY. We have 4 places come available for our Quiz tomorrow evening. May we tempt you?
Please call 01392 447411 to book in.

A little over two months away but let's make our annual Golf Day a great success.

We welcome new teams to this event and of course support for the raffle and auction.

Please do be in touch! 🩵

Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers
Teignmouth Golf Club

⛳️ Join us for our Charity Golf Day on 5th September at Teignmouth Golf Club in aid of South West MS Centre.

🏌️ We still have a few spots left for local professionals and businesses to submit a team. Teams of 4 can register for £320 (£80 per person).

🍽️ Enjoy a full English breakfast, on-course pasties and sausage rolls, drinks and snacks, an 18-hole round of golf, and a two-course dinner.

Can't join us? Donate an auction prize! It's a fantastic opportunity to promote your business while supporting a great cause. Your generous contribution will be featured during our event.

Register now and be part of a memorable day 👉 https://ow.ly/FBIu50StzYN

Covid. Still with us.
Please can we remind all our members and visitors to not attend the centre if you have symptoms of Covid. This is to protect those who may be more vulnerable to the infection.
We are also in the staff holiday period, so we really cannot afford to have any of us off sick and risk having to close the Centre.

Thank you for your help! 😇

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck5g2jk0730o

Have you considered Oxygen Therapy?

Our service is open to all who live with long term health conditions.

We know that many of our members live with fibromyalgia, and this small study from the U.S. is encouraging in suggesting that hyperbaric oxygen therapy such as we offer, "may be considered a valid therapeutic approach to improving pain management among fibromyalgia patients,”

Why not be in touch to find out more?

https://www.hcplive.com/view/low-pressure-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-may-aid-pain-management-in-women-with-fibromyalgia

Physiotherapy at the Centre!

Do you live with a neurological condition? We have a wide range of ways of getting you moving, from one to one physiotherapy through to exercise groups and Pilates.

Our physiotherapists can tailor your programme to your needs and goals so why not be in touch to find out more?

CHARITY AUCTION
Do place your bids now for this signed Exeter Chiefs Official 2023/24 season rugby shirt! Professionally framed in black and securely displayed, this shirt will look fabulous on your wall, or will be the Best Present Ever for a family/friend Chiefs fan!

Only a limited number of these are available each season, so don't be disappointed and make your best bid!

This auction item is raising money for us here at South West MS Therapy Centre in Exeter (charity number 900083), as part of a fundraising campaign by Nye who is preparing to swim the English Channel in September 2024. Nye is raising funds and awareness of the Centre.

The online auction for the coveted Rugby Shirt, donated by Chiefs sponsor Centrix, is here: https://app.galabid.com/exeterchiefsshirt. Current best bid is £200..

The auction will close at 5.00pm on Friday 19 July. If you are out-bid, you will be notified and you can place further bids.

If a rugby shirt isn’t your thing, but you still want to support Nye in his fantastic efforts, please visit his fundraising page to make a donation and find out more: https://mstherapycentresw.enthuse.com/pf/nyelevett

Oxygen Therapy manager Sarah attended the Exminster Community Primary School Careers Fairs last Friday. The Year 5s and Year 6s had lots of good questions for her, and it gave pupils a chance to learn about our Oxygen Therapy and Physiotherapy services.

We are always keen to to talk to young people and families about what we do here at the Centre. If you would like us to come speak with your students, employees or members - or perhaps they might like to visit us here - do please be in touch!

Have you entered our 2025 Calendar Photo Competition?

With the theme being "British Flora and Fauna", send us your photos (max 2 per person) showing Britain's finest wildlife and plants at their best. Winning entries will feature in our charity calendar for 2025. Please follow the guidelines on our website, and good luck!

Photos should be sent to [email protected]

https://www.southwestmscentre.co.uk/events/2025-calendar-competition!-entries-now-open-(deadline-30-june)

Thank you to all those who support us by buying tickets for the Exeter Community Lottery
Remember we receive 50p for every ticket sold. And this Saturday 29th June, one lucky winner will walk away with a £1,000 Amazon voucher to stock up on smart home tech, fill your shelves with books, get your garden (or your wardrobe!) summer-ready – the choice is yours. Nothing you need online right now? Spend it your way, with the £1,000 cash alternative! Details below.

Support South West MS Therapy Centre on Exeter Community Lottery South West MS Therapy Centre is offering you the chance to win £25,000 and help raise much needed funds.

CEO Caroline had a chuckle on holiday seeing this at Southwold Pier!

But seriously folks, if you are looking for some support from our Oxygen Therapy team please check our website https://www.southwestmscentre.co.uk/oxygen-therapy and give us a call this week 01392 447411

Cuppa With A Copper!

Members of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be here at the South West MS Centre tomorrow morning from 10am - 11.30am

Please come along as this is your opportunity to speak with your local officers to discuss any issues of concern to you.

We look forward to seeing you. 🫖☕️

Covid spring booster this Friday

Eligible folks are invited to the Centre this Friday morning from 10am for their Covid booster. No appointment necessary - please just turn up!

Today we welcome our friends from the MS Society Exeter who are hosting a new social group with us this morning.

See you soon!

Neurological Physiotherapy

Here at the MS Centre we offer physiotherapy for anyone living with a neurological condition.

Our physiotherapists will complete comprehensive assessments which then allows them to provide advice and treatment which is specific to your needs in line with your goals.

We currently have physiotherapy clinics running on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with Maxine Dean and Ali Bulger. members with an exercise plan can then take part in our Exercise Classes and Open Gym sessions.

If you have any questions,or would like to get booked in with one of our physiotherapists, please contact Reception on 01392 447411.