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MS Society Research Funding 2012
invitation to physiotherapists
As the largest dedicated charitable funder of MS research in the UK, we welcome applications for projects that will increase the understanding of, and find new effective treatments for MS, as well as improve care and services for people affected by MS.
We intend to run three grant rounds in 2012:
• Grant Round 1 – PhD Studentships and Innovative Awards
• Grant Round 2 – Project grants and Junior Fellowships
• Grant Round 3 – PhD Studentships and Innovative Awards
The MS Society 2012 Grant Round 1 for Innovative and PhD Studentship awards is now open, with a deadline for applications 12 noon on 10 February.
The MS Society is committed to improving the day-to-day lives of people affected by MS. To ensure this happens, over the past five years, we have expanded our research programme to include research into managing MS symptoms and improving MS services. The MS Society has funded a number of projects exploring physiotherapy and exercise; this has included research into Pilates, stretching and physical activity.
We welcome applications from professionals working in the NHS or Universities in the UK, including partnerships between health professionals and academics.
For an overview of all the intended 2012 grant rounds and guidance on how to apply for an MS Society research grant please see our website
For more information call the research team on:
020 8438 0822 or email
UK Forum for Stroke training
This an initiative aiming to support the development of stroke education and training UK wide, through the Stroke-Specific Education Framework (SSEF).
Register and submit applications for endorsement for your courses through the UKFST website.
Benefits to individuals
Endorsement will improve service and care for people affected by stroke and for those working in stroke care at all levels through developing transferable education and learning programmes and presenting a coordinated, strategic approach to workforce development.
Benefits to endorsed organisations
Education and training will feature on the UKFST’s national stroke-specific website database, searchable by potential students and attendees. Organisations can apply to endorse all their training and education - from one day sessions to events, internal workshops to postgrad courses.
NHS Evidence Update on Stroke Rehabilitation
The 2010 Evidence Update on Stroke Rehabilitation is now available. It covers systematic reviews published between 1st July 2009 and 30th September 2010, with expert reviewers summarising evidence and commenting on key developments in the field.
The update covers:
• Organisation of care
• Upper limb
• Mobility
• Speech and language
• Post-stroke depression
• Cognition and perception
• Living with stroke
• Uncertainties
Click here to link to the website.
House of Lord's debate on long term neurological conditions
Please forward any comments you have to Siobhan MacAuley so she can collate and forward to the CSP for possible inclusion in Frontline.
