Category Archives: Multiple Sclerosis

Stem cell treatment ‘could prevent MS brain damage’

It is hoped these new trials will eventually lead to a proven treatment and a reduction in the draw of overseas treatments.

A major new global clinical trial will test whether stem cells can be safely used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), it was announced today.

8:39AM BST 29 Jul 2011

 It will investigate if cells can slow, stop and even reverse damage to the brain and spinal cord caused by active multiple sclerosis lesions. The results will advance medical knowledge ”by years”, scientists said.

The £10 million trial, involving up to 200 patients around the world, is due to start later this year and will last between three and five years.

Boost for North Yorkshire respite care centres

Improvements  for adult day care in North Yorkshire

9:33am Thursday 28th July 2011

By Mark Stead » Political Reporter

MILLIONS of pounds are to be spent on bringing adult day care in North Yorkshire up to date.

The £3.8 million package of improvements to Selby Day Activity Centre will include the creation of a new four-bed respite unit after the facility was marked out as needing work to bring it up to modern standards.

Young carers tell their stories & interview JLS Oritse Williams

Young carers tell their stories & interview JLS Oritse Williams

Young carers tell their stories & interview JLS Oritse Williams, himself a young carer in the past. He gives them advice about surviving the problems of being a young carer and making the best of what they have.
highlights young carers do a fantastic job looking after a relative in need of care but they also have needs and people to listen to them but there are cuts to the backup services for some

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