Welcome to the Reading
and West Berkshire Branch
John Middlemass loved to fly his four-
John sadly died in 2003 and Jenny, his wife, hated to see his beloved plane standing unused. Bill offered to give people free flights in the plane and many people affected by MND in the Hertfordshire area have taken advantage of the offer.
Jenny, with Bill's assistance (!), would like to offer this opportunity to other people affected by MND.
If you are interested please give Bill a ring on 01763 244397.
Adults of any age and children (accompanied by an adult) are welcome.
Carers across the UK are now entitled to free flu jabs. The Chief Medical Officer has said that amongst the new groups recommended to receive flu immunisation are, ‘People who are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill’. ‘Carers UK’ has been campaigning for many years to get free flu jabs for carers and welcomes this decision, as does the MND Association.
Whilst GPs in some areas have responded to local campaigns by carers' groups and been happy to give carers free flu jabs, carers were not on the 'offical' list of priority cases and many carers wrote to Carers UK saying they had been refused the jab. Being protected from flu is vital for many carers as they cannot afford to be ill, if someone is relying on them.