A new analysis of published research suggests that people who drink coffee may have a lower chance of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). The review brought together data from more than 4,500 people across seven countries and found that those who drank coffee had about a 22 per cent lower risk of developing MS compared with those who did not.

Every Monday, Audrey runs a fantastic dance/exercise class for one hour here in the Brightwell gym area. It is suitable for all skill levels. The current group includes wheelchair users, those who prefer to do the class seated, as well as those who can stand.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the Centre on Monday, 5 January 2026. Please note that with effect from that date, we will be operating from a new timetable. This will mostly affect our P2 session, which will now be on a Friday morning.

Living with a neurological condition—whether it’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s, ME/CFS or a stroke recovery—can often feel like your body is playing by a different set of rules. When your nervous system is sending mixed signals, the idea of "keeping fit" might feel daunting or even impossible.

The Centre reopens on Monday, 5 January, and all of our regular services will be available, including Oxygen, Physiotherapy, the Café, and of course, support from our full team. We are very much looking forward to getting back to “normal” after the busy period of celebrations and time away.

There is significant interest in English footballer Alessia Russo (forward for Arsenal and the Lionesses) and her use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as part of her elite recovery routine.

Check Out Our December/Christmas Newsletter! We very much hope that you enjoy our final newsletter for 2025 This edition has some great articles in it. • There is a full review if 2025 by Doro, • Information about our 5-year Business Plan • Some lovely photos from our Christmas Market, our Members Christmas Buffet and the Frozen event. • Details about all the events in January. • A round-up from the Café • Plus lots more… Have a very Merry Christmas!

2025 has been an incredible and memorable year for The Brightwell! This year we proudly celebrated our 40th anniversary. It is amazing to think how far we have come since the original Centre opened in Nailsea in 1985, and how much we have grown since moving to Bradbury House in Bradley Stoke in 2012.

It has been the first full calendar year of our new Brightwell Café being up and running and it’s been a busy one

We will be holding an Open Event on Monday, 26 January, from 2–3 pm, for anyone interested in learning more about our work and volunteer opportunities.