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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Saturday 28th November

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Workshop 1: 10am - 12.30pm only two spaces left! Workshop 2: 2pm - 4.30pm ~ limited spaces!

Volunteer collectors needed for Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby Match

Volunteers needed for the 7th November at Sandy Park! The bonus is you will get to watch the match!

In 2025-26 season we raised £2351.91 from attending the match day as one of the Exeter Chiefs Foundation Designated Charity.

Thank you, One Stop!

We're delighted to share that two brand new physiotherapy plinths are now in place and already being used at the Centre.

These plinths are an essential part of our physiotherapy service, helping us provide safe, effective support for people living with MS and other neurological conditions.

Thank you, to Chuckle Shoes in Fore Street Exeter

The centre needed a running repair to our NuStep leg straps in the gym.

After calling some larger firms and being turned down, we called a local firm in Exeter, Chuckle Shoes on Fore St Exeter. came up trumps!

Poetry by Robbie Gilbert

Join Exeter Library, Castle Street Exeter as Robbie Gillett shares a collection of inspiring and
thought-provoking poetry about what it’s like to live with Multiple Sclerosis and what goes on
‘Beneath the Tracksuit’.

Waitrose Community Matters

We are delighted that Waitrose & Partners have chosen us to benefit from their Community Matters Green Token Scheme!

Musmate / Bungee

My name is Liz and I was a former Occupational Therapist. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1998. I have worn this device for over 20 years and firmly credit it with keeping me on my feet. Thanks to the Musmate, I am still able to walk around her house today, holding onto furniture or using her four-wheeled walker.

“I thought everything about me was being taken away – but I found myself again”: Marie’s story for MS Awareness Week

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Chard Rock Festival chooses South West MS Therapy Centre as Charity of the Year

We are delighted to announce that The South West MS Therapy Centre has been chosen as Charity of the Year by Chard Rock music festival.

Finding relief from fatigue and inflammation through Oxygen Therapy: Trustee Jackie Dowden’s story

When Jackie first heard about the South West MS Therapy Centre, it wasn’t through her own diagnosis. It was her mum, who had started volunteering at the Centre, who opened the door to a place Jackie would one day rely on, work for, and help lead as a trustee.

South West MS Therapy Centre welcomes Steve Race MP

The South West MS Therapy Centre was delighted to welcome Steve Race MP to the centre on Friday 27 February, where he learned more about the centre’s work and met local people living with long-term conditions.

BBC Spotlight

We welcomed BBC Spotlight's health correspondent Jen Smith, and camera man Chris to film at the centre this week.

Celebrating 9 Years of Service to the MS Therapy Centre

Happy 9th Anniversary!

Mandy and Brent celebrate 9 Years service to the members and staff of the MS Therapy Centre last week.

Help shape new research on standing frame support for people with MS

The ISUMS Implementation Toolkit (Implementing Standing frame Use in Multiple Sclerosis) aims to make standing frames more accessible and consistently available across the NHS, by creating a pack of resources including videos, checklists, patient information leaflets and training tools.

First to Use the New Pool Pod at Crediton

One of our members Catherine, tried out the newly installed Pool Pod 3.0 at Lords Meadow Leisure Centre in Crediton.

Bucket Collection at Exeter Chiefs

We have been given another opportunity as a designated charity for Exeter Chiefs Foundation, Rugby Season 2025/2026, to join a bucket collection on Easter Saturday 4th April. As a designated charity, we will get a share of the proceeds raised.

Exeter MS Charity Delivers Free Fatigue Programme with Life-Changing Results

People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Exeter have reported transformative results after completing a free six-week course designed to help manage fatigue, often described as one of the most challenging symptoms of the condition.

Devon charity urgently needs new building to support people with multiple sclerosis

People in Devon living with multiple sclerosis and other long-term health conditions need new premises to access vital support from the South West MS Therapy Centre. 

Westcotts Charity Golf Day

Thank you to all our members and supporters helping us make the Westcotts annual Golf Day another tremendous success raising over £5000 for the charity.

Welcome to New Operations Manager Jess Voysey

Jess has recently stepped into the role of Operations Manager, where she will be supporting all members of the team across a variety of areas.

We have been selected as a designated charity for Exeter Chiefs Foundation Rugby Season 2025/2026

We have been selected again for the 2025/2026 Rugby Season as a designated charity for Exeter Chiefs Foundation.

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