We are delighted to welcome Tina to the board and our Brightwell Community. Tina has kindly written a short bio to introduce herself.

Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your wishes are carried out after you are gone and to provide peace of mind for your loved ones. Here is a breakdown of the key reasons why it is so important: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

The MS Society will be holding a Community Connection event at Worlebury Golf Club, Monks Hill, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9SX on 9 October between 11 am and 2 pm.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may enhance recovery from sports injuries by delivering increased oxygen to damaged tissues, which promotes healing, reduces inflammation, and speeds up the repair of soft tissues, ligaments, and fractures.

Our August newsletter is packed with news, updates, events and classes.. This month’s intro is from Geoff, our Chair of Trustees. Articles and fundraising updates include information on new classes, fantastic donations from incredible supporters, and lots of dates in the diary for the upcoming months. Check it out here…

On Friday, 29 August, we say a fond farewell to Bhumika, one of our valued and much-loved Physiotherapists. Bhumika has been a key member of our exceptional physio team here at the Centre for the past seven years.

Looking to develop your cycle skills? The Vinehill Trust hosts FREE drop-in Cycle sessions on Wednesdays between 10 am-4.00 pm for people with disabilities, additional needs or enduring health conditions They have a range of bikes, trikes, handcycles, co-riders and other adaptive bikes, so they offer a variety of ways to get you pedalling.

Due to the great success of the Taster Class, we are delighted to announce that the Dance Class will become a regular exercise class every Monday from 3 to 4 pm.

We are delighted to announce a Taster Session for a completely new style of class for us here at The Brightwell. This new session has been developed by Millie Rutherford, our Rehabilitation Therapy Specialist.

The University of Edinburgh’s Institute of Genetics and Cancer has found a genetic link in the DNA of people with ME, compared to the general population. Scientists said the findings offer the first robust evidence that genes contribute to a person’s chance of developing the disease. The Decode ME study, uncovered eight areas of genetic code in people with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) that are markedly different to the DNA of people without the