We are delighted to be welcoming Prof Gavin Giovannoni to Aylesbury Rugby Club to talk about some of the advances in MS research, particularly with regards to smouldering MS, and the role of self-management. We are even more pleased that Prof Giovannoni is bringing along one of his colleagues - Dr Cristina Simonet - who...
This workshop will be a discussion on what care and support options are available. The session will be led by Louise Joslin from Ashridge Home Care and will include: Engaging with PAs – what is the difference between a PA and a carer Deciding when to embark on visiting care support What live-in care is...
Are you a cyclist? Do you like getting out into the great outdoors for fresh air and some exercise? Why not take part in the Virtual Cycle during July and help raise money for the Chilterns Neuro Centre? We have three routes covering three different distances but as for the actual rides you go on,...
This workshop will be a discussion on the impact of loneliness as a carer and coping strategies to overcome loneliness. It is being held as part of a series of free carers’ workshops hosted by the Chilterns Neuro Centre specifically for carers and family members. This workshop will give information on: The effects of loneliness on...
Medical Detection Dogs, in collaboration with the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre, Manchester University and Edinburgh University, has been working on a ground-breaking proof of principle study which has determined that dogs can detect Parkinson’s, possibly many years before symptoms start to show. The next phase of their research is now underway and will focus on early detection...
Medical Detection Dogs, in collaboration with the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre, Manchester University and Edinburgh University, has been working on a ground-breaking proof of principle study which has determined that dogs can detect Parkinson’s, possibly many years before symptoms start to show. The next phase of their research is now underway and will focus on early detection...
Facilitated by our Occupational Therapist, Amy Smissen, this workshop will focus on why people with neurological conditions may have cognitive issues and how to manage cognitive issues as a carer. It is being held as part of a series of free carers’ workshops hosted by the Chilterns Neuro Centre specifically for carers and family members. Email Cathy...
The workshop, hosted by the Chilterns Neuro Centre, will include a discussion on what resilience is, how resilient you feel and how to become more resilient. It will be led by Cathy Garner, Family Support and Volunteer Co-ordinator at the Centre. Email Cathy Garner to book your place.
Are you a thrill seeker? Do you like nothing better than the rush of air through your hair? If so then we have the perfect fundraising event for you! Join us over the weekend of Saturday 30 September for our 160 foot bungee jump at Priory Lake, Bedford. The costs are £35 for a single...
The Chilterns Neuro Centre's ever-popular quiz and chips is back this October at the Wendover Memorial Hall! Join us for a fun-packed evening of quizzing, topped off with a delicious meal of fish, veggie burger or sausage and chips. Tickets will include your meal with teams up to a maximum of eight people. The bar...
