Portsmouth and District Multiple Sclerosis Group

30/10/2026

We are very pleased to welcome the Fine Voice Chorus back to the Centre for our Carols & Cake event on 21 December - please get in touch to book your place.

29/10/2026

On Monday 2nd November 2026 we will have seated yoga with Audrey in the Community Room at - Tesco Extra, Fratton Way. Coffee & chat from 10.30 am to 11am, hen yoga until noon. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Our next Havant meet up will be on Tuesday 3rd November, in the
Community Room at Tesco Havant Extra, Solent Road, Havant, PO9 1TR. Free tea & Coffee will be provided. Drop in and see us from from 12noon - 3pm

On Wednesday 4th November we will have seated yoga with Audrey at Fratton Community Centre Trafalgar Place, off Clive Road, Fratton PO1 5JJ. We're usually there by 10.45. Yoga or keep fit will be from 11am - 12noon.

The suggested donation for per class is £4 or what you can afford.
You will be made most welcome at any class or meet up.. Looking forward to seeing you.

Pompey MultipleS group will next be meeting on Tuesday evening November 24th from 6pm - 8pm at Swordsands Bowling Green right next to Portsmouth College. Ask or more info.

29/10/2026

Hello!

Sarah-Jane from MS Society here inviting you to join one of two online peer support sessions in November for people living with a progressive form of MS. Earlier this year I spoke to various people within the MS community across South-East England about peer support services for people living with progressive forms of MS. My colleagues in our Living Well team host a national monthly online peer support group which has proved to be very popular so we have decided to start a regionalized group for the South-East.

The idea is quite simple; we want to create a safe, open and comfortable space online for people living with a progressive MS diagnosis to meet, connect and share with others online.

What to expect?

Peer group session on Zoom
An opportunity to meet others with a progressive form of MS
A chance to listen to others and share your experiences
Signposting to information, services and support


In November, I will host two peer support sessions; one on a Monday afternoon and the other on a Wednesday evening. Our approach is to “test and learn”; we will see how these first sessions go, then, based on feedback, look to set something up longer term (should there be interest!)

To take part you will need to register using one of the links below; please choose one session as spaces are limited. We will then send you a Zoom link a few days before; to access the session you will need a laptop, phone, tablet or computer with access to a microphone and camera along with a stable internet connection.

Monday Mood Buster: Monday 9th November at 2pm Online Peer Support

Or

Mid-Week Pick Me Up: Wednesday 11th November at 6pm Online Peer Support

If you have any questions, please feel welcome to email me: [email protected]


Best wishes,

Sarah-Jane

29/10/2026

Hello,

I've received this information from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Health Care NHS Foundation Trust - it may be of interest to you or members of the group. Understanding the side effects of medication - information session.

Details below.

Many thanks Caroline

Join us for our Medicines Safety Week Patient & Carer Information Session

Hi everyone,

Have you ever wondered why medicines can cause side effects, when you should seek advice, or what questions to ask about your medication?

As part of Medicine Safety Week 2026, we're inviting patients, carers, family members and anyone with an interest in medicines to join our online session, Understanding Side Effects of Medicines.

The session will be led by Rebecca Henry, Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist, who will explain common side effects, how to use medicines safely, and what to do if you have concerns about your medication. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the questions you can ask when starting or taking medicines.



📅 Wednesday 4 November 2026
🕑 2:00pm - 3:00pm

💻 Join via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/399871875819314?p=OTsxa43m3qaAiYzQQb



Please feel free to share this invitation with patients, carers, family members, colleagues or others who may find the session helpful.



We look forward to seeing you there and supporting people to feel more confident about using medicines safely

24/10/2026

Fancy winning a new iPhone? Have a go with the Portsmouth Lottery. We get 40p per £1 ticket.

Play our Autumn Super Draw and you could win the iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB on Saturday 31st October

23/10/2026

On Monday 26th October 2026 we will have our Coffee Morning in the Community Room at - Tesco Extra, Fratton Way. Coffee & chat from 10 am to 12 noon. Our MS Nurses hope to be there. Donations of cake & biscuits appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Pompey MultipleS group will next be meeting on Tuesday evening October 27th from 6pm - 8pm at Swordsands Bowling Green right next to Portsmouth College. Ask or more info.

On Wednesday 28th October we will have seated yoga with Audrey at Fratton Community Centre Trafalgar Place, off Clive Road, Fratton PO1 5JJ. We're usually there by 10.45. Yoga or keep fit will be from 11am - 12noon.

The suggested donation for per class is £4 or what you can afford.
You will be made most welcome at any class or meet up.. Looking forward to seeing you.

Our next Havant meet up will be on Tuesday 3rd November, in the
Community Room at Tesco Havant Extra, Solent Road, Havant, PO9 1TR. Free tea & Coffee will be provided. Drop in and see us from from 12noon - 3pm

22/10/2026

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A message from Sarah-Jane at the MS Society about peer support for those living with progressive forms of MS:

"Hello!

Sarah-Jane from MS Society here inviting you to join one of two online peer support sessions in November for people living with a progressive form of MS. Earlier this year I spoke to various people within the MS community across South-East England about peer support services for people living with progressive forms of MS. My colleagues in our Living Well team host a national monthly online peer support group which has proved to be very popular so we have decided to start a regionalized group for the South-East.

The idea is quite simple; we want to create a safe, open and comfortable space online for people living with a progressive MS diagnosis to meet, connect and share with others online.

What to expect?

Peer group session on Zoom
An opportunity to meet others with a progressive form of MS
A chance to listen to others and share your experiences
Signposting to information, services and support

In November, I will host two peer support sessions; one on a Monday afternoon and the other on a Wednesday evening. Our approach is to “test and learn”; we will see how these first sessions go, then, based on feedback, look to set something up longer term (should there be interest!)

To take part you will need to register using one of the links below; please choose one session as spaces are limited. We will then send you a Zoom link a few days before; to access the session you will need a laptop, phone, tablet or computer with access to a microphone and camera along with a stable internet connection.

Monday Mood Buster: Monday 9th November at 2pm Online Peer Support https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-east-england-progressive-ms-peer-support-group-online-afternoon-tickets-2003514944131

Or

Mid-Week Pick Me Up: Wednesday 11th November at 6pm Online Peer Support https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-east-england-progressive-ms-peer-support-group-online-evening-tickets-2003514269112

If you have any questions, please feel welcome to email me: [email protected]

Best wishes,

Sarah-Jane"

21/10/2026

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Did you know that we have Oxygen Concentrators available for hire? Please see conditions below and get in touch if you would like to book one.

21/10/2026

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New Starters - get your first 20 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Sessions half price!

Please get in touch to book your Induction Session (free for those with MS, £25 for those with any other condition).

Membership is currently £15 for Full Members and £30 for Associate Members until 31 March 2027.