Newly Diagnosed workshops 2026

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

Workshop 1

19th May

MS,The Basics

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

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 Reading Council, Wokingham Council and West Berkshire Council

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

Consultants' presentations - we hope to load these on this site after the workshop

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

Following two sections are work in progress

Workshop 2

2nd July 

MS & the law plus finances

Citizen Advice, MS Society and Communicare as points of help with forms etc
Gov site on emp law

ESA, PIP, Carer Allowance, check mortgage re citical care

DVLA

Workshop 3

17th September

MS & managing your condition

Get Berkshire Active - ideas to keep you moving and exercising
Berks MS Therapy Centre (BMSTC) online videos and how to access their services - book a visit
West Berks Therapy Centre in Thatcham and who to call for an assessment
Wokingham gym referral and way in
OT services via Adult Social Care

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

And peruse this webite for lots more information.

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