Newly Diagnosed workshops 2026

Find the materials used and/or referenced during the three workshops .  If you feel something is missing, or have feedback on the worshops attended, please get in touch.

MS Together recently (Sept 2026) launched a booklet to help newly diagnosed - take a look here.

If interested to attend a 2027 workshop please email me.

Workshop 1
 19th May
MS. the basics

    Consultants' presentations - this is a PDF file you can scroll.

    UTI (urinary tract infection) testing at home information sheet and visit this page and go to UTI for more information

    How to contact your MS Nurses leaflet and visit this page for other useful contacts and services.  Join the RBH MS nurses Facebook page here.

    MS Trust videos - some useful information in these two offerings:

    MS Society website for a wealth of information, links to services and support.

    Workshop 2
    2nd July 
    MS & the law plus finances

    Sources of support about the law and/or filling in forms

    Equality Law 2010

    See this tab to revisit the PIP, ESA, other benefits info 

    Click here to find info about telling the DVLA, Access and other cards

    Presentations

    Workshop 3
    17th Sept

    MS & managing your condition

    Get Berkshire Active - ideas to keep you moving and exercising

    Berks MS Therapy Centre (BMSTC)

    • online videos and classes
    • how to access their services & book a visit

    West Berks Therapy Centre in Thatcham.  Call for an assessment to access a range of machines

    Occupational Therapy services  - local councils offer an OT service.  An occupational therapist can help you to complete daily tasks safely, independently and confidently, such as:

    • getting in and out of your home and getting out into the community
    • moving around the home
    • getting in and out of chairs, your bed or bath etc.

    Contact your council's Adult Social Care Reading Council, Wokingham Council and West Berkshire Council

    Presentations given on the day:

    MS Occupational Therapy - Alison Newton, MS Specialist Occupational Therapist

    Physical Wellbeing - Sarah Murray, Specialist Neurological Outpatients Physiotherapist

    Mental Wellbeing - Alice Lodge, Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

    Mindfulness - presentation from MS Nurses PLUS online offering from MS-UK

    Berkshire MS Therapy Centre - Claire Frew, Marketing & Engagement Office & Nikki Harris, Membership & Volunteer Support Officer

    ShiftMS - -Eleanor Bate, Community Manager - video

    Other wellbeing support - Vanessa Bradley, MS Society volunteer & Dianne Frampton, MS Specialist Nurse

    Please contact us with any queries using rosalind.hatt@nhs.net

    And peruse this webite for lots more information.

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