Learn More About Kent MS Therapy Centre and the Vital Work They Do

Who are the Kent MS Therapy Centre?

The Kent MS Therapy Centre is an independent charity based in Canterbury providing complementary therapies and specialist clinics to help improve the lives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions in the county of Kent. We do not receive any financial assistance whatsoever from the Government or the NHS and the services we provide are run entirely on donations and fundraising activities.

What are the Kent MS Therapy Centre’s aims?

Kent MS Therapy Centre aims to improve the quality of life of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and, where possible, other health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, fibromyalgia, cancer and diabetes. We provide a range of non-invasive therapies, classes, exercise, specialist clinics and information sessions We have been supporting people with MS and their carers since 1984. Members travel to our purpose-built centre (opened in 2015) from all over Kent to use our facilities. Our centre with its oxygen therapy suite, gym and hydrotherapy pool is the only full-time MS therapy centre in Kent. Our activities help people with MS and other conditions to alleviate symptoms, manage their condition, improve and sustain their physical and mental health and wellbeing.

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease affecting the central nervous system. It is an auto-immune condition which attacks the protective layer around the nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord, causing inflammation and lesions. This makes it difficult for the brain to send signals to the rest of the body. Although MS is not a terminal illness, there is no known cure and it has the potential to be highly disabling, affecting people’s work and career prospects, family life and personal independence.

What does the Kent MS Therapy Centre do?

Our main services for our members are:

• High dose oxygen therapy

• Hydrotherapy and water-based activities such as swimming and aqua yoga

• Physiotherapy, gym sessions, Pilates, core stability classes

• Counselling for people with MS and their partners

• Complementary therapies such as reflexology, massage, acupuncture and hypnotherapy

• MS Click & Connect – an online programme of exercise, wellbeing and recreational group activities

Our activities help to relieve symptoms of MS and other conditions, promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing. Through regular surveys / questionnaires we know that the activities can help to improve and/or sustain a range of physical, mental and cognitive functions.

What do our members say about the Centre?

“I’m determined to help spread the word about the great work done at Kent MS Therapy Centre. I don’t know how to express my gratitude to the staff, therapists, volunteers and supporters who make it possible. You have literally given me my quality of life back.” 

How to donate to the Kent MS Therapy Centre:

If you would like to make a donation to the Centre, you can do so by going to the donation page on their website, where you can select the amount you are looking to donate or choose your own amount.

Stay in touch with the Kent MS Therapy Centre

Website: Homepage - Kent MS Therapy Centre (kentmstc.org.uk)

Email: info@kentmstc.org

Call: 01227 470876

Address: Kent MS Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, Merton Lane North, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7DZ