Category Archives: Carers

A young man reads his poem about MS

June 7, 2011   Carers, Multiple Sclerosis

A really touching and brave poem that will ring true for anyone who knows about MS.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE5Wu9IQsbg[/youtube]

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London Marathon is Eddie Kidd’s ‘greatest feat’

June 7, 2011   Carers, disability

6 June 2011 Last updated at 20:48

London Marathon is Eddie Kidd’s ‘greatest feat’    By Clark Ainsworth BBC News, Brighton

Eddie Kidd Eddie Kidd jumped the Great Wall of China in 1993

Former daredevil Eddie Kidd has spent the past two months completing what his wife has described as his greatest feat yet – the London Marathon.

In his prime Kidd was one of the best stunt riders in the world.

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Neurology care 'is lacking' for UK patients

June 7, 2011   Carers, dementia, motor neurone, Multiple Sclerosis

7 June 2011 Last updated at 01:56

Neurology care ‘is lacking’ for UK patients  By Michelle Roberts Health reporter, BBC News

Expert services are needed locally, says the report
Services for neurological conditions are poorly organised and do not meet patients’ needs, says a report.

The Royal College of Physicians and the Association of British Neurologists say many patients with conditions like epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease are unable to access specialist care.

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