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MSRC Mission Statement | The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) is a proactive and innovative charity, passionately committed to supporting anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis through access to unbiased information and advice. Our approach is to encourage individuals to make choices that are appropriate to their daily lives, empowering them to maximise their potential. |
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Multiple Sclerosis Patients - Effects of UK Cannabis Reclassification Decision | 
Contrary to the advice of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, the Home Secretary, Jackie Smith, has announced that from 2009 cannabis will be reclassified from a Class C drug to a Class B drug leading to an increase in the maximum penalty for possession from 2 to 5 years inprisonment. Jackie Smith, said she wanted to reverse the 2004 downgrading of the drug because of "uncertainty" over its impact on mental health even though the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs had said that it had uncovered no new evidence on the health dangers from cannabis beyond the "probable, but weak, causal link between psychotic illness, including schizophrenia, and cannabis use". Mrs Smith further said, “Since cannabis was downgraded there has been widespread concern about the increased prevalence of stronger "skunk" varieties. This now accounted for 80% of the cannabis seized on the streets and the drug was nearly three times stronger than in 1995.” Helen Yates, Chief Executive of the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre said, “ Whilst we do not condone anyone breaking the law, we are very concerned about this upgrading of cannabis and the potential for it to further criminalise people who only use the drug for legitimate, medicinal purposes. It is time to separate out the medicinal use of cannabis from the recreational use, as is the case with many other drugs that are illegal recreationally but legal through your doctor for medicinal purposes”. |
TeamMSRC Flora London Marathon 2008 | 
The 2008 Flora London Marathon was on Sunday 13th April. We would like to offer congratulations to all the TeamMSRC runners, walkers and crawlers for an absolutely stunning performance! The pictures from the MSRC Reception and the Mile 17 Official Cheering Point are available here. To read what some of our runners experienced on the day please click here |
SillSave Survey | 
We at SillSave are researching the extent to which car doors/sills are damaged by wheelchairs when users transfer in/out of a car. The results will be used to help us in developing a product to prevent this kind of damage and will be added to statistics already given to us by Motability and their insurers. The survey is very simple, and is easy to complete, and all replies will be entered into a £100 prize draw. Closing date for entries is Monday 30th June 2008. To download the survey please visit the MSRC Multiple Sclerosis Related Surveys Page or visit the SillSave Website. |
The South West Disability Show 2008 | The South West Disability Show 2008 Westpoint Centre, Exeter Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June 2008 Open daily from 10am to 5pm Free Entry and Free Parking You can turn up on the day or register in advance on www.southwestdisabilityshow.co.uk to be entered into a free prize draw. The South West Disability Show is the region’s largest event to focus on promoting independent living and mobility for people with all forms of disability. The show is aimed at end-users, their families and carers, as well as the professionals who help facilitate the everyday lives of those with disabilities. The show presents an ideal opportunity to see, touch and compare the latest products, services and initiatives. Visitors can try out the latest home aids and equipment, get advice from professional bodies, test drive vehicles, check out the latest leisure facilities, clothing and accessories. For further information visit the show website www.southwestdisabilityshow.co.uk or contact Pat or Alyson on 01789 840999. |
New and Unique Global Multiple Sclerosis Community Launched |  
The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) and cre8Buzz http://cre8buzz.com/ announce the launch of a unique and inclusive Global Multiple Sclerosis Community on the Internet, providing not only up to date MS News and Stories, but a place where those affected by Multiple Sclerosis can communicate with others affected by the disease, and the wider public, by means of Online Blogs, Discussion Forums and Net-based social interaction. Helen Yates, MSRC Chief Executive said: "MSRC are delighted to be working with cre8buzz to create this new and unique MS Community. We believe this will provide a special space for people to interact, share and contribute to the world of MS"
To find out more please go the MSRC News Page |
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