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Holidays & LeisureAre you looking for a holiday that suits your particular needs? Here is some information on holidays for people affected by MS, and some ideas for leisure activities.   MS Society Respite Holiday CentresThe MS Society has four holidays centres which cater solely for people with MS and their carers. Leuchie House is the Society's centre in Scotland. Respite Care DirectorySearch our UK wide database of respite care providers (link to UK site). Preferred Provider SchemeThe MS Society runs a Preferred Provider scheme, which recognises care homes that are able to demonstrate their ability to provide high quality respite care services to people with MS. So far, four Scottish services have been awarded this status. Self-Catering HolidaysWe have static caravans in Ayr and Nairn, and timber lodges near Dumfries available for let between April and September. All are adapted (as far as possible) for wheelchair use and are located on professionally run sites with facilities for adults and children. For more information please contact Rachel Benson on 01620 892 864 or email R.Benson@mssocietyscotland.org.uk Holidays - Useful addressesInformation about organisations which can help you plan an accessible holiday. Information about exerciseVisit the UK site for advice and information exercise and physiotherapy. Read more 'Exercises for people with MS' is published by the MS Trust and is a practical, illustrated guide written by a physiotherapist. You can order a free copy by calling the MS Trust on 01462 476700, or you can order from www.mstrust.org.uk. 'Be inspired...stay active' is a CD rom of ideas designed to encourage people living with MS to keep active. It is produced by the MS Trust, to order please contact them as detailed above. |
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