Members’ Testimonials
At our first 2024 meeting in February at Stirling County Cricket Club, we asked our members to give us some feedback on how we did during 2023. Many thanks to all those who responded. We were delighted to receive a lot of positive feedback which makes what we so so much more worthwhile. Comments ranged from a few words to a detailed critique. To pick just one of the shorter ones:
“Neuro Central is really good for sharing problems. I feel supported in both mental and physical health.”
Over ten Saturday sessions in Auchterarder from February to June 2022, we held a Living Well with Neurological Conditions programme to support our members’ wellbeing. You can see the whole programme here, and this is just some of the feedback that we received.
‘The therapies were a lovely bonus and I found they eased my joints.’
‘The talks were well resourced from the physiotherapy and acupuncture. I appreciated the teas.’
‘We both go away with more positive feel. I very much appreciate the dedication and effort to all who organise and deliver within the Neuro Central session.’
‘Your caring, enthusiastic and supportive approach shines through.’ ‘It helped accepting difficulties’
‘Helped with relaxing and being patient.’
‘The programme was varied and topical. It was very good to see people and hear speakers.’
‘Good suggestions for all sorts of support. All of the speakers were experts in their fields and delivered well prepared presentations - lots of useful information and resources.’
‘I have learned a lot about the help available and how to access it.’
‘Each session raised my awareness of various tools and resources. The session gave space to talk to others about neurological conditions.’
‘The crayons and mindful calendar were very helpful to use in between sessions.’
‘I really enjoyed the sessions.’
“I just wanted to say that you guys are doing a fantastic job in organising the group meetings and various events etc, as well as continuous drumming up support, awareness and fundraising - well done to you all! Not an easy task, but much appreciated.”
— Julie
“I have learned a lot from various talks we have had from C.A.B.; Benefits help; NSH Alfy; Anticipatory Care nurse; Relaxation therapists; Crafts; Disability Sports representative talk; taster sessions for massage. Introduced to other helpful agencies etc. Meeting other people who share their helpful tips etc. to cope with NHS & benefits agencies. Friendship.”
— Maggie
“Neuro Central has helped me because
I can talk to people with similar problems without feeling or make them to feel uncomfortable because they understand.
Therapies provide are targeted to each individual’s needs and have made fantastic difference to my pain and movement,
The guest speakers have all been brilliant and cover a wide range of both informative”
— Cynthia
“I’d like to thank the Neuro Central team for the meeting this evening in Auchterarder. I very much enjoyed the informative talk, massage, coffee and cake, and the opportunity to chat to others in the group.
Neuro Central has helped me in many ways I haven’t been going long but was instantly made to feel very welcome. Everyone involved from the organisers to the participants are just so lovely and friendly I always come away with a warm glow (not just from the coffee and cake!) and the therapies on offer are really helpful. “Support Groups” as such are not really my thing but this is always such a positive place and the invited speakers deal with varied subjects that can be very helpful. Ang having a good natter and a laugh…”
— Anne
“At Neuro Central Good company, good fun, good cuppa. A lovely day out. :)”
— Teresa
“Just back from the last Neuro Central session of the year. I had such a lovely afternoon, a good blether!! (You can’t beat talking to other people with neuro conditions! Such good therapy)! And to top it off I had a massage! Wonderful group it helps both physical and physiological health.”
— Jo-anne