Hello! In june I'll be jumping out of a plane for the Merlin Centre! A place that's been a massive help for my Mum who's got Multiple Sclerosis and because of what they've done for her I'd like to do my bit to help. Any donations will be greatly appreciated and will definitely be going to a great cause. 

Thanks Ollie Baylin 

About the Merlin MS Centre

The Merlin MS Centre, an independent charity located in mid-Cornwall, provides a range of expert care, support and therapies predominantly for people whose lives are affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but also for those with other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, Stroke, ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Cornwall has one of the highest rates of MS in the UK with more than 1000 people currently diagnosed with the condition - twice the national average- although the reason for this is not known. MS is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms include loss of mobility, visual impairment, decreased cognitive function, incontinence, and difficulties with speech or swallowing.

People who come to the Merlin MS Centre can access a range of therapies including physiotherapy, occupational and exercise therapy; podiatry; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; health and well-being therapies. These can help people better manage their symptoms; improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and circulation; improve sleep patterns; help with pain management and reduce stress and anxiety. The charity also offers counselling, carer support, advice and information and is available to anyone in Cornwall whose lives are affected by a long-term neurological condition.

The charity receives no Government funding and therefore derives its income, currently £400,000 a year, from fundraising activities in the community; hiring of the centre’s conference and therapy rooms to external clients, plus income from grant making trusts.

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