Outreach

In addition to the services provided at Benmar House, MS Research and Relief Fund also works in partnership with organisations to provide Outreach provisions at centres across the North East of England. These Outreach provisions allow us to bring the services we offer to people affected by MS to those who may otherwise be unable to benefit from them.

Outreach provisions

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, MSRRF were required to stop all services, including our Outreach provisions. As the country tentatively moves towards a new normal, we are looking at ways in which we can offer our services throughout the North East again.

We are in the process of reviewing all Outreach provisions, both the locations / facilities where they take place and the services offered and this may result in some changes to our provisions. Only when we are certain that we can provide Covid-19 Secure Outreach provisions will we be re-opening in any location.

When we do open any Outreach provision we will announce it here and on our social media platforms.

Current Outreach locations and facilities

To date we have re-opened an Outreach provision at Belmont in Durham. Seated exercise classes are available by appointment only on Monday and Friday between 10:30 and 12:30, at Belmont Parish Hall.

The group who used to attend the Phab Club in Jarrow are now supported by MSRRF at The Charles Young Centre meeting every Wednesday morning.

For further information regarding attending any of our Outreach provisions, please contact us.

This is the full list of locations at which we previously provided Outreach provisions.

We are always looking to increase our scope and add more provisions across the North East, particularly into areas which currently have no similar services available. As soon as we announce any new services, we’ll add them to the list.

The locations of our Outreach provisions are also marked on the interactive map below, as well as the location of our main service centre of Benmar House. If you are interested in joining one of our Outreach provisions, please click here for more information on how to register for our services.

Outreach provision locations

Howdon Community Centre
Denbigh Avenue
Howden
NE28 0PP


Services Provided:
  • Seated Exercise
Days: Every Thursday
Time: 11.00 – 12.00
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead
Bottle Bank
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 2AR


Services Provided:
  • Massage therapy for people with MS
  • Complementary pool and gym access for carers

Days: Every first and third Wednesday of the month

Time: 11.00 – 14.00

Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 4QD


Services Provided:
  • Back and Shoulder Massage
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports Massage
Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 09.30 – 17.00
The Charles Young Centre
Talbot Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0QJ


MS Research and Relief Fund supports the group who previously attended the Phab Club, they meet every Wednesday and all people affected by MS are welcome.

Days: Every Wednesday
Time: 10.00 – 13.00
Northern Integrative Health Practice
Durham Road
Sacriston
DH7 6FE


Services Provided:
  • Swedish Massage
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Reflexology
Days: Every Thursday
Time: 09.30 – 17.00
Meadowfield Leisure Centre
John Street North
Meadowfield
Co. Durham
DH7 8RS

Services Provided:

  • One-to-One Physiotherapy
  • Seated Exercise Class (10:30 – 11:30)
  • Sports Massage Therapy

Days: Every Tuesday

Time: 09.30 – 13.00

Leadgate Community Centre
Back Plantation Street
Leadgate
Consett
Co. Durham
DH8 7PP


Services Provided:
  • One-to-One Physiotherapy
  • Exercise Classes
  • Therapy Taster Sessions
Days: Every Tuesday
Time: 13.30 – 16.00
Belmont Parish Hall Broomside Lane Durham DH1 2QW Services Provided:
  • Exercise Class – Every Monday
  • Exercise Class – Every Friday
Time: 10.30 – 12.00 each day
Berwick Infirmary
Berwick upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1LT

Services Provided:

  • Complementary Therapies
  • Physiotherapy

An MS Nurse is also available at this facility to offer support and advice for people with MS. For more information and appointments, contact Jane Metcalfe on 01665 511971.

Days: Every second and fourth Monday of the month.

Times 17.00 – 19.00

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