Welcome to our October Newsletter! This edition is packed with news, events, articles and information. As always, so much has been happening at The Brightwell this month. Try and join us for some brilliant events, buy a ticket in our draw, take part in one of our excellent physio classes or come along for a coffee or lunch in our Café. We look forward to seeing you soon. Enjoy this newsletter!

Earlier this year, Keith Taylor, one of our founders and Senior Oxygen Operator, received a letter from King Charles to advise Keith that he had been nominated to receive a British Empire Medal, as part of the King’s Birthday Honours List. Keith received his award for services to those living with Multiple Sclerosis and Other Neurological Conditions.

We are keen to hear your views and suggestions about how the Centre can best support Carers, so whether or not you can come along to these sessions, we would love to hear from you. You can contact Wendy by leaving a message at Reception, or look out for the short survey form we are planning to make available in the next few months.

We are very pleased to publish our new Accessibility Statement. Our facilities are purpose-built and fully accessible. However, it is reassuring for those visiting us for the first time to know where to park, how to navigate the premises and to be aware of all our excellent facilities.

We are thrilled that The Brightwell has a full-page feature in this month’s edition of MS-UK’s magazine called New Pathways.

Come and join Lauren for a fantastic Mind & Body Workout every Friday between 10.30 – 11.30 am In this group, exercises will be offered at various levels, allowing you to choose what suits you best.

We are delighted to announce the return of Helen Baddon, as one of our Specialist Therapists. Helen is a Therapist, Healer & Yoga instructor, with a BSc (Hons) in Complementary Health, and will be running clinics on Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm once a month from 5 November.

We are delighted to welcome Aaron to the Physiotherapy Team, here at The Brightwell. Aaron joined us last month and is already busy seeing lots of members, fitting in with the team and finding out more about what we do here at the Centre.

Libby lives with MS and is currently undertaking a PhD researching “ Could a Citrus Extract Improve Cognition and Fatigue in MS?”

Every year on 10 October, the UK, along with the rest of the world, marks World Mental Health Day. It's a crucial day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, reducing the stigma surrounding them, and mobilising efforts in support of mental well-being. This year, as we navigate ever-changing landscapes, the message feels more important than ever: mental health is a universal human right.