Support during the Coronavirus Outbreak
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Last updated 24/03/2020
As a result of the current government advice regarding social isolation and additional advice from recognised MS experts, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all face-to-face appointments and activities and close the Centre to members and volunteers from Tuesday 17 March.
We are moving towards a remote support service, and all members will be contacted by their therapist or another member of the team shortly to assess your needs during this tough time and put together a tailored home progamme to help you self-manage your condition over the next few weeks.
If you have any concerns please contact us on 01296 696133 or info@chilternsmscentre.org.
Can you recommend any exercises that I can do at home?
Yes! Your therapist will advise a suitable home programme for you but we have put together a list of suitable videos on exercise, relaxation and more. It will be updated weekly with links to new videos for you to try at home. If you find any others that are useful why not tell us too by emailing us at the address above or posting them to our page on Facebook.
Where can I go for more information and support?
Chilterns MS Centre
We will be updating this page with more support and information when we have it. If you are a member you can join our Members Facebook Group for support from the Centre and other members. You can also visit our Facebook page.
You can also call us on 01296 696133 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you have any concerns or questions.
MS Society
A very helpful page that brings together current advice on MS and COVID-19 including self-isolation, DMDs, symptoms and benefits.
If you are worried about your MS and coronavirus and want to chat to someone, call the MS Helpline on 0808 800 8000 Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm except bank holidays.
You can also try some exercise at home with these great videos.
UK Government
Go to the UK government coronavirus page
NHS
Read NHS advice about staying at home
Go to the NHS 111 coronavirus service
Carers
Read about support for carers on the Carers UK website
Visit the Carers Bucks website
MIND
Read MIND’s information about coronavirus and your wellbeing
This page will be updated regularly as new information and advice become available.
Last updated 24 March 2020