An important cog in the system Chilterns Neuro 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...
A million miles from where we started A member of Chilterns Neuro 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...
Earlier this year, the Chilterns MS Centre began a pilot programme to open up its services to people with neurological conditions other than MS, starting with Parkinson’s Disease. Due to its success, the pilot has now been extended and from this month the Centre will also be opening up its services to stroke survivors. Being...
Our Yoga Instructor, Emily Cuckson, has been running our online Yoga classes since 2020. She runs two classes a week which are tailored to meet a range of abilities – a mat-based class and a seated class. The classes have proved to be very popular and members have reported feeling the benefits. We are keen to encourage more people...
Getting a better perspective on life Life before my diagnosis was normal, says Mat Sparrow, a member of the Chilterns Neuro 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...
The Chilterns MS Centre has recently completed major improvement work on its hydrotherapy pool to help make it more energy efficient and reduce water wastage. The £25,000 project, funded partly by a grant from the Clothworkers’ Foundation, involved several upgrades including the installation of an upgraded chemical dosing system, variable speed pump drives, digital flow...
At the start of this year we launched a pilot programme to open up the Chilterns MS Centre to people with neurological conditions other than MS. We have been really excited by how it is going and it has been wonderful to see and hear the impact we have had on so many more lives....
The Chilterns MS Centre has formed a new partnership with Harpers Estate Agent in Wendover to help improve the lives of people in the local community with MS and Parkinson’s Disease. The formation of the partnership will lead to Harpers donating at least £100 to the charity for every instruction they receive from September to...
I am sure that I’m not the only one who leaves a session at the Chilterns Neuro Centre with a new spring in their step (sometimes only metaphorically), writes Nick Hayward-Cook, a member of the Centre for several years.
The Chilterns MS Centre is holding a special social evening for new members on Tuesday 20 September, 6.30-8.30pm, and we would love you to attend if you joined the Centre this year or last. The event, which includes drinks and nibbles, is an opportunity to meet new members and share your stories. The plan is...
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.
Nathan was 36 when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis but had recently moved to Wendover so the Chilterns Neuro Centre was right on his doorstep.
