Freemasons visit brighten’s up the day at the West of England MS Therapy Centre.
January 18th, 2015
A visit from the Freemasons brightened up the day this week at the West of England MS Therapy Centre. Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. They care about their community, helping charities and individuals in need. The Centre received a £1,000 donation from the Gloucester Masonic Charity Action presented to Terri McDonald, Head of Fundraising by Mike Newcombe – Charity Steward and accompanied by Bill Bishop – Director of Ceremonies, Brian Herbert – Secretary, Norman Weeks – Master and Peter Acton from the Lodge of St Christopher 9095.
We certainly are in need of support especially in our Physiotherapy Department , says Terri. A person with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can delay the symptoms and other neurological conditions by having regular physiotherapy exercise classes. If a muscle is not used for long periods, it will lose strength and may become painful (known as deconditioning ). These difficulties cannot always be avoided completely; however by finding the right exercises, with the assistance of our qualified physiotherapists in neurology, the person with MS can remain active and lead an independent life for longer.
The Centre has grown out of the recognition of a gap in sufficient neurological long-term condition service and care support. Their membership is increasing and the treatments are heavily subsidised by the charity. The support from the Gloucester Masonic Charity Action will ensure the services are continually delivered of a high quality to the people who need our assistance .
The Centre receives no government or NHS funding and relies solely on the generosity of trusts, companies, volunteers and the community. At present there is no government or NHS provision for individuals living with a lifelong neurological chronic condition for financial assistance to therapies and treatments to adequately manage their condition.
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