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National Epilepsy Week runs this year from May 22 to May 28. It’s an annual event that aims to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on people and their families. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects approximately 50 million people worldwide, with around 600,000 people in the UK alone. It is a condition [...]
The annual Action for Brain Injury (ABI) Awareness Week runs from May 16 to May 22 2023. It aims to raise awareness and understanding about brain injuries and improve the lives of ABI survivors with enhanced support and better social interactions. It highlights the importance of long-term care for these patients and the challenges they [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and often unpredictable neurological condition that affects the central nervous system. MS can impact a person's mobility, cognitive function, and overall quality of life. However, with proper management and support, it is possible to enjoy living well with MS. MS Awareness Week 2023 runs from April 24 to April [...]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and from the 10th to the 16th of April, Parkinson’s Awareness Week is observed worldwide. This is an important opportunity to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that affects the nervous system and results in [...]
Abingdon-based Mumby’s Live-in Care is delighted to win the Mental Health and Dementia Care Expertise Award at this year’s Home Care Awards. The annual Home Care Awards seek out examples of the expertise of companies providing home care in the UK and praise the teams that are making a difference by looking to raise standards. [...]
As it’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2023, we’d like to increase awareness about this disease, which affects thousands of women worldwide. It is estimated that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with this cancer in the UK each year. Although not as well-known as some other types of cancer, it is essential to understand what it [...]
End-of-life care at home includes treatment and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. It empowers people who need the care to maintain a good quality of life that’s as independent and active as possible in their last months of life. Life-limiting illnesses that might benefit from end-of-life care at home include advanced cancer, dementia, cognitive [...]
At Mumby’s, we understand that life can change suddenly and might mean that you require emergency home care. It could be that your loved one has had an accident, fallen ill, or has an ongoing medical issue that has unexpectedly worsened. Whatever it may be, we can help you with emergency home care. What is [...]
Advanced stage cervical cancer is cancer that has spread outside of the pelvis or has come back after treatment. Unfortunately, advanced cervical cancer can’t usually be cured. But, treatment might control it, help symptoms, and improve quality of life for some time. This article gives you some guidance on how to manage and care for [...]
Your glaucoma guide: support tips for glaucoma patients In this guide, we talk about everything you need to know about glaucoma. This includes what glaucoma is, symptoms to be aware of, treatment options available, and support for people with glaucoma. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that affects your eyes. It is often characterised [...]
