We appreciate that there are no full bans in most of the water authorities where our members live, but thought this might be a useful article for your information. Water companies issue Temporary Use Bans (TUBs)—commonly known as hosepipe bans—it’s easy to feel the squeeze on how you care for your garden or outdoor spaces. However, there is an essential, often overlooked part of these regulations: disabled people, those with long-term health conditions, and individuals on pr

When you live with Fibromyalgia, the advice to "get moving" can feel like a bitter contradiction. How are you supposed to exercise when every muscle aches, fatigue weighs down your limbs, and a flare-up seems to lurk around every corner?

My name is Sally, and I am delighted to have recently joined the Oxygen department at The Brightwell. I will be running the new evening and weekend oxygen sessions that we are rolling out over the next few months. We already have two later sessions on a Monday and a Tuesday at 5.30 pm, which are proving very popular.

Are you looking for an approachable, effective, and empowering way to boost your energy, build strength, and stay active right from the comfort of your own home?

Unlike traditional clinical or hospital environments, The Brightwell offers a welcoming community space with no arbitrary time limits on your care. Whether you are newly diagnosed or looking to maintain long-term independence, here is a complete guide to all the different types of physiotherapy sessions and specialist treatments available at The Brightwell

Welcome to our July 2026 newsletter! This month’s edition is packed full of everything that has been going on in our amazing Brightwell Community, plus lots more. Enjoy….

We all hear standard health advice about sipping eight glasses of water a day. But when you’re navigating life with a neurological condition—such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, Stroke recovery, or Neuropathy—staying hydrated moves from general wellness advice to a critical everyday tool for symptom management.

We would like to thank Sophia for this heartfelt and honest story of her journey living with Functional Neurological Disorder and how she is finding the strength to live with this condition.

We were delighted to welcome a lovely group of Corporate Volunteers on 13 July from Lloyds Banking Group to help us with planting the Woodstock Homes Multiple Sclerosis pocket garden that was brought to the Centre following the RHS Badminton Flower Show. The team got stuck in with digging and planting, under direction of one of the garden’s designers, Micheal Leech, who also did an epic job of loading and transporting two van loads of flowers, furniture and sculptures from Ba

There are significant roadworks in Bradley Stoke and surrounding areas for the coming weeks/months. Allow additional time for your journey. Please see the information above Our postcode for your SATNAV is BS32 9DB