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Multiple Sclerosis Society - Caithness Branch |
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18 December 05 Volunteer Drivers - Can You Spare Some Time? One of the major challenges the local MS Branch has is transport. There is a limited availability locally of vehicles suitable for transporting wheelchair users, especially when they are trying to be in the same place at the same time. In particular, they have problems getting to the Therapy Groups run by the branch, where physiotherapy is offered, and the problem is worst for those who stand to benefit most. We have been offered a loan of a minibus which will carry four wheelchair users at the same time and urgently need volunteer drivers in Wick and Thurso areas so that we can use it. The groups meet on Monday afternoon in Wick and on Tuesday afternoon in Thurso and if we have several volunteers then we would have a rota so shift workers who would be able to help irregularly should not be deterred from offering to help. Any necessary training will be given. The loan of the bus is a temporary one but we intend fundraising in 2006 to enable us to buy a bus as a permanent solution to the problem and could anyone who would be willing to help with fundraising please make themselves known to us. The branch contact is Jean
McLennan, 31 Whitehouse Park, Wick tel 01955 602302 or
jean.mclennan@tiscali.co.uk
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Main Contact Support Coordinator David MacLeod 11 Farmacres, Thurso KW14 7BZ Tel 01847 890575
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Local Helpline for anyone affected by MS wanting assistance, information or just
someone to listen
01847 890575
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Neurological Group now meets at the Pop in Parlour See Also |