Details of what's been happening at INS in recent months and plans for the coming weeks in our latest Newsletter... Find out how one of our patrons is inspiring others by raising funds for INS. To show your support, click the orange Donate button at the top of the page and select the option "I wish to support Sir William Wells' walk..." from the drop-down list under 'Why are you donating?'. Read more
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This privacy policy covers our collection of personal information you provide to us during the course of your interaction with the INS website and data collected through related electronic communications. Personal information includes any information attached to your name or contact details i.e. any information that can be traced back to an individual person. Read more
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Becoming a Friend of INS is one of the most positive things you can do to show your concern for people who are affected by these conditions and for their families. Helping people maintain their independence and dignity can take away their fears and be rewarding for you. Read more
INS welcomes anybody who is willing to offer their skills and some of their time to assist us in all areas of our work. We already have a team of invaluable volunteers who help us in many ways but we are currently looking for more support. Read more
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INS is dependent on fundraising to enable it to continue its work and we need help in all areas – from coffee mornings, to quiz nights, to sponsored event and we welcome people who are able to give some time either to fundraise independently or to join our fundraising team. New ideas are always needed! Read more
Please would you consider leaving a bequest for INS in your Will? As a local charity we rely on support and donations from the local community. One way of giving to INS is to remember us in your Will. Providing for family and friends is naturally your first priority. If you decide, after providing for them, that you can also help INS to continue its work, be assured that any gift – large or small – will make a real difference to people’s lives in the future. Read more
Gifts can also be made to INS in memory of those who have passed away. Several INS clients and supporters have requested that donations are made to INS in place of flowers at a funeral. Our thanks to all who have supported INS in this way. Read more
INS is making plans to resume more face-to-face services. We continue to support our clients and carers by offering virtual group sessions via Zoom videolink - please see below for details of our current programme. Read more
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most widespread disabling neurological disorder affecting young adults. In the UK there are more than 100,000 people diagnosed with MS. Read more
INS is currently unable to offer face-to-face services. However, we are continuing to support our clients and carers by offering virtual group sessions via Zoom videolink - please see below for details of our current programme. Read more
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INS offers a variety of long term and short-term groups. Some of these groups are for people with a specific neurological condition, while others are open to all neurological conditions. Our groups focus on different areas; some are exercise based, others focus on managing symptoms, while others provide you with an opportunity to try out different activities. Read more
A neurological condition is a disease, illness or trauma that affects the central or peripheral nervous system. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, tremor, cognitive difficulties, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness. Read more
INS accepts self-referrals and referrals from GPs, neurologists, therapists, health or social care professionals or a person’s family or friend. Read more
Your journey with INS aims to enable you to live more independently, safely, with dignity and in the knowledge that INS will aim to meet your needs and the needs of those that care for you. Read more
Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Read more