Overdue: 187 days
Public benefits
The direct benefits that flow from Purpose 1 include improved health outcomes, symptom relief and physical function and reduced levels of stress and anxiety. These benefits will be evidenced through regular client health and quality of life assessments; client and carer feedback; health professional feedback; and therapeutic service
evaluation. The direct benefits that flow from purpose 2 include improved health outcomes, symptom relief and physical function and reduced levels of stress and anxiety. These benefits will be evidenced through regular client health and quality of life assessments; client and carer feedback; health professional feedback; and therapeutic service evaluation. The direct benefits that flow from purpose 3 include improved health knowledge and outcomes; better symptom management; reduced levels of stress and anxiety; improved coping strategies and improved psychological and emotional well-being. These benefits will be evidenced through regular client and carer health assessments; client and carer feedback; health professional feedback; and therapeutic service evaluation. The direct benefits that flow from purpose 4 include improved sociability, confidence, self-esteem and self care; improved knowledge and understanding of the disease, its pattern, complications and coping strategies; reduced levels of stress and anxiety; better psychological and emotional well-being; and better health outcomes. These benefits will be evidenced through regular client health assessments; client and carer feedback; health professional feedback; and therapeutic service evaluation. In providing therapies for clients with Multiple Sclerosis and other health conditions there is a risk of unintended side effects, however these are generally minor and temporary and the intended benefit of the treatment outweighs the harm. Complications and serious side effects are rare. As with any medical treatment, there is no guarantee of recovery or complete resolution of symptoms. This can be discouraging and disappointing. The potential for frequent appointments, slow progress and lengthy time spent in therapy can cause psychological and emotional stress. While hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physiotherapy and other therapies that we provide can potentially cause side effects, they can also provide many health benefits that are felt to outweigh any harm. Our therapies can help to improve balance, mobility and coordination; bowel and bladder function; vision; memory, mood and concentration; speech; circulation as well as help to reduce fatigue, relieve pain, promote tissue regeneration, boost the immune system and prevent infection. Our therapies are provided by trained and qualified staff. A client’s suitability for treatment is assessed and therapy is not provided if felt to be unsafe or inappropriate. The charity’s beneficiaries are people in Northern Ireland with Multiple Sclerosis and other health conditions. A private benefit may arise from training in relation to the provision of our therapeutic services; organisational management and fundraising. Through this training staff gain skills and experience which are transferrable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and essential to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries. For a fulll public benefit statement please contact the Charity Commission for
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
RAMS aids and improves the health, well-being and quality of life of those in Northern Ireland suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and other health conditions primarily but not exclusively by;- • the provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, physiotherapy and a range of other evidence-based complementary and alternative ‘drug-free’ and
‘self-management’ therapies as appropriate and beneficial for people of all ages • the provision of information, advice, guidance and support for sufferers and their families, friends and carers
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Older people
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
- Disability
- General charitable purposes
- Medical/health/sickness
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
