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Branch Helpline telephone number:
01782-503855
Welcome to the website of
The Multiple Sclerosis Society (North Staffordshire Branch)
Based in Stoke-on Trent, the Branch holds monthly meetings on the 4th Monday of every month at Fenton Community Hall where members and people with an interest in MS will be given a warm welcome. Anyone affected by MS, be it the person with MS, a carer, relative or friend are invited to visit us at any of the Branch meetings, or alternatively make contact via telephone. Contact numbers are listed on the site.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE MS SOCIETY – CITIZEN’S ADVICE BUREAU We are pleased to announce, that due to a legacy kindly donated to the North Staffs. Branch we have negotiated to retain the services of the Citizen’s Advice Bureau for you, our members, and anyone affected by MS. As from 1st October, 2011 we will have access to a CAB Advisor for one day per week, retained solely for the benefit of people affected by MS. The Advisor will be able to offer advice on DLA applications, benefits, legal advice plus help on any other issues unrelated to MS. This service will enable you to access advice much quicker than the normal queuing system offered to the public. Anyone wishing to seek advice from the Bureau should make initial contact with the branch we will then make contact with the Bureau on your behalf who will, in turn, contact you with an appointment. Appointments will be held at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Cheapside, Hanley, We do hope that you will fully utilise this new service from the Branch and we look forward to working with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau for everyone’s benefit affected by MS.
Christine E. Green
YMCA
Every monday afternoon please come and join us at the YMCA Hanley. We will be offering a wide variety of activities over the coming months which could include such things as, Indoor bowling, Jewellery making, Handmade cards, Relaxation techniques, Glass painting, Photography, Calligraphy, wreath making, Manicures, Water Colour Painting Sign language. We also have the full use of the Y.M.C.A newly refurbished Gym Yoga Sessions are held every Wednesday at fenton Community Hall at 2.00pm admission is £3.00 and is supervised by an expert in this field Sue Lee
Do you have a few spare hours to help the branch? In return we can offer training and support as well an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and develop services for local people affected by MS. Do you have fundraising ideas or would you like to join a fundraising team? We are looking for enthusiastic people to help the branch raise the vital funds it needs for its work. With just a few hours of your help we could raise more money when collecting, get more collection tins out in the local area or help spread the load at a fundraising event. Or perhaps you could help us to access funds from local trusts and companies. So whether you have a just a few hours available or would like to help on a more regular basis please get in touch. Or could you provide leadership to the branch? If you have good organisational skills, enjoy working with a team of people and can help us coordinate our work, the chair’s role could be perfect for you. Or you might have other ideas that you would like to develop and we can support you with this. Whatever your interests and skills we would be delighted to hear from you and tell you about how you can help support local people affected by MS. Contact Us to find out more on 01782 503855 or
In our branch we have groups specially created to focus on the needs of carers and of younger people Our carers group have their own website here And our Young Group can be found here
The Branch is operated by a team of volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of life for those affected by MS by offering support and information in the North Staffordshire area. We will be more than happy to help!
Contact Information Branch Helpline telephone number: 01782-503855 Call our secretary Mrs. Christine Green 01782-284123
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