Chas Burton talks about his role as a volunteer at the Centre, helping out in the café, and also his role as a carer as his wife has MS.
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Volunteering has enriched my life
Lisa Tervit has been volunteering at the Chilterns MS Centre since November 2022 when she introduced a new art-based group that used natural or recycled materials to create beautiful art and craft.
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Bringing greater happiness and better mental and physical health
Nigel talks about his MS journey from driving a cab to being diagnosed, from feeling that his life as he knew would be over to regaining his sense of belonging.
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Keep moving… use it, exercise it, or you will lose it
Karen talks about the changes she has been through, how she has found ways to reduce her anxiety and the positives she has gained from attending the Chilterns MS Centre.
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Together we will be stronger in sharing our journey
Laurel Miller was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014 on March 20th. It’s a date that sticks in her mind because it was the day everything changed. This is her story.
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An important cog in the system
An important cog in the system Chilterns MS Centre Patron, Trishna Bharadia, has not let multiple sclerosis (MS) stop her from leading a full and busy life. Since her diagnosis she has been active in promoting awareness of MS and in advocating for others. Here she talks about some of the challenges she has faced...
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A million miles from where we started
A million miles from where we started A member of Chilterns MS Centre since 2013, Jenny tells us about the moment she was diagnosed with MS, how it changed her life, and how she learned to live a full and meaningful life again. Jenny knew something wasn’t quite right with her overall health in the...
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Getting a better perspective on life
Getting a better perspective on life Life before my diagnosis was normal, says Mat Sparrow, a member of the Chilterns MS Centre who has lived with the chronic neurological condition that is multiple sclerosis for over 15 years. I worked for myself with my own electrical business, enjoyed normal family life – going on camping...
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Creating a positive ripple effect
Creating a positive ripple effect The Centre is there for its members and their families and carers I am sure that I’m not the only one who leaves a session at the Chilterns MS Centre with a new spring in their step (sometimes only metaphorically), writes Nick Hayward-Cook, a member of the Centre for several...
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Feeling a sense of belonging
Steve describes how the Centre gives you a sense of belonging, community and support. He would advise anyone with MS to get involved and get the support they need.
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Nathan’s Story
Nathan was 36 when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis but had recently moved to Wendover so the Chilterns MS Centre was right on his doorstep.
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Gareth’s Story
The Centre has helped Gareth to understand and manage his energy levels, allowing him to keep doing some of the things he loves.
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