drive down the middle of the fairway. But ask any regular golfer about their routine, and you’ll likely hear as much about stretching, aches, and ice packs as you will about handicaps and course management.

Why settle for one advent calendar when you could win three? This year we’re pulling out all the stops with our biggest advent calendar raffle ever, with a festive haul of prizes up for grabs!

Welcome to our October Newsletter! This edition is packed full of information, tips and upcoming events. There is also an EV Survey, which we would be grateful if you could complete Come and join in all the wonderful events! Enjoy!

Living with a long-term neurological or chronic health condition, such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Long Covid, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, can often feel like an isolating journey. Managing day-to-day symptoms, maintaining mobility, and taking care of your mental well-being require a supportive ecosystem.

National Highways is undertaking essential structural repairs, waterproofing, concrete repairs, and barrier upgrades on two key flyover structures to future-proof the interchange and reduce the risk of future emergency roadworks.

Nestled in Bradley Stoke, Bristol, The Brightwell (which encompasses the West of England MS Therapy Centre) has spent more than 40 years helping people manage chronic neurological conditions, recover from physical injuries and regain their independence.

Hi, I’m Helen and I’ve worked at The Brightwell since 2024. I support Doro with a variety of admin activities and look after Policies, Processes, Health & Safety, and Facilities at the Centre, as well as onboarding volunteers, health practitioners and organising and hosting corporate volunteering groups. I work with all the departments at the Centre in one way or another – no two days are alike!

We welcomed a lovely group of Corporate Volunteers on 7 September from Zurich Insurance Group, with volunteers travelling from all over the southwest to come to The Brightwell.

Safeguarding vulnerable adults is a fundamental responsibility across healthcare, social care, and community charities. At its core, adult safeguarding is about protecting a person’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

Join our charity lottery for the chance to win exciting cash prizes while helping Brightwell provide vital therapy and support for people living with neurological conditions.