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SWANLEY UNIT

FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

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HIGH DOSE

Oxygen

Therapy

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About Us

socialisation and support for our members The centre offers socialisation for members, provides mutual support, and ‘expert by experience’ advice to adults in Southeast London and Kent.

While the principle therapy is Oxygen Therapy the centre has treatments rooms for chiropody/podiatry and beauty therapy with additional treatments being developed as required. Mixed ability Pilates sessions are also available twice a week.

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Tha aims of the Swanley Therapy Centre

Swanley Therapy Centre aims to raise awareness of the MS Society and the MS National Therapy Centres and provide a welcoming and supportive environment to adults with Multiple Sclerosis.

Latest news

Oxygen Therapy and ‘Long Covid’
‘Post Covid Syndrome’ or ‘Long Covid’ has arisen as a possible long term complication after a Coronavirus infection. The symptoms can be serious and wide-ranging, affecting the lungs, heart, brain, kidneys, stomach and nervous system. Headaches, shortness of breath, sore throat and feeling exhausted are common.

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Coronavirus and High Dose Oxygen Therapy
A letter from Prof. Philip James. Hon. Medical Advisor MS Therapy Centres

The way the (Corona) virus acts in the body is now understood and the receptors on the surface of many of our cells that the virus blocks have been identified.

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Oxygen Therapy and the Aging Process
From The Times – Friday November 20 2020

“Scientists say they have reversed two of the biological hallmarks of ageing by giving people oxygen therapy in a pressurised chamber.

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MS news

Tysabri: reducing the risk of PML with extended interval dosing

Tysabri (natalizumab) is very effective for people with highly active relapsing remitting MS but it carries the risk of developing a rare but very serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).

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Effect of vitamin D supplements on MS activity
People with MS are often advised to take high doses of vitamin D, but there’s been very little research to assess what effect this might have. Two recent clinical trials (CHOLINE and SOLAR) investigated the effect of vitamin D supplements in people with relapsing remitting MS already taking a disease modifying drug.

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Sativex approved by NICE
Sativex, a cannabis based drug for MS related spasticity, has been approved by NICE as a cost effective treatment for the NHS in England.

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What our client's say

Mark
“I am a regular user of the oxygen therapy provided at the Centre. I find the sessions have helped with my MS and in particular my mobility. The Centre itself provides a safe and supportive environment where I can meet with other MS sufferers and exchange information and more importantly have a laugh!”

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Karen
“Since I have been coming to the Swanley Therapy Centre the therapies offered have increased and are tailored to the members’ needs. The introduction of regular Pilates classes is very welcome and I feel I have benefited from being able to take a class with people who have similar mobility problems.”

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Anonymous
“The warmth of the welcome we received on our first visit from both volunteers and members was truly appreciated and has given us hope.”

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Contact us at the Swanley Therapy Centre

The Swanley Therapy Centre is a place where our users and members can come together and socialise.

We hold coffee mornings and fundraising and social events that you are welcome to attend.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us or just come in and see us and have a coffee!

How to find us