Christmas Trees Pine pollen is a major allergy trigger for some people. Fir, spruce, or cypress may be a better bet. The Leyland Cyprus is a sterile hybrid tree, which means it does not produce any pollen. Although it will still release terpenes (the pine smell) which is unlikely...
If EI is affecting your social life, here’s one party you can attend. You are cordially invited to join us for our virtual beach party. We will all be partying at the same time on the same date wherever you live. Date: Friday 8th January 2016 ...
May is MCS-Awareness month and this year we're asking everyone to go fragrance-free. We have a new poster and leaflet to help spread awareness of fragrance sensitivity. You can help by sharing them on social media, or why not put up a poster in your local...
Did You Know? Old-style gas, electricity and water meters are being replaced by smart meters. The UK government intends to install wireless smart meters in every home, school and workplace by 2019 at a cost of at least £11bn. Installation has already started in some areas. Smart meters measure your...
The LELA Garden As part of the Safe as Houses Project, Gillian McCarthy (scientific advisor for MCS-Aware) is conducting trials to develop a Low Allergen, Low Emission (LELA) garden suitable for people with allergies and environmental illness. The planting is organic, low allergen, low pollen, low fragrance and...
Resources for MCS-Awareness month Here is everything you need to raise awareness of MCS. For more information about MCS-Awareness month and to watch our cartoon click here. MCS-Awareness day pack (pdf) Fundraising Pack (pdf) Free Sample magazine (pdf) A4 Posters - blank for your own fundraising event:
Chemical Sensitivities are Listed in the NICE Guidelines The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. The guidance is expected to be taken into full consideration by healthcare professionals and organisations when deciding on treatments for...
Once you have provided for your family and friends, leaving us a gift in your will means we can continue to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. Anyone can leave any gift in their will, making an invaluable difference to our services....
Your support makes a difference!MCS-Aware is a small charity without any regular funding. With your help we can continue supporting people with Environmental Illness and work towards our goal of getting MCS officially recognised as a chronic, physical medical condition. MCS-Aware is a registered charity no. 1152139. You can donate directly...
Every gift you make to MCS-Aware, whatever its value, could be worth more at no extra cost to you just by choosing to Gift Aid it. If you tick the Gift Aid box, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs will add an extra 25p to every £1 you give to MCS-Aware....
