About the MND Association

The Motor Neurone Disease Association has a vision of a World free of MND.
The MND Association's vision is a World free of MND

Our mission is to fund and promote research to bring about an end to MND. Until then we will do all that we can to enable everyone with MND to receive the best care, achieve the highest quality of life possible, and die with dignity. We will also do all that we can to support the families and carers of people with MND.

The Association funds and promotes research to understand what causes MND, how to diagnose it and, most importantly, how to effectively treat it so that it no longer devastates lives.

We also campaign nationally and locally for better care for all people with MND, and provide support and advice to help people with the disease and those who care for them to achieve the highest quality of life possible.

We provide support to people with MND through:

  • Our national support and advice service, MND Connect
  • Our network of more than 95 Branches and Groups, who provide local support, and raise funds and awareness of the Association
  • Some 350 Association Visitors, volunteers who play a vital role befriending and supporting individuals and families affected by MND.
  • A network of 15 Care Centres across England, Wales and Northern Ireland offering quality multidisciplinary team care and raising the standards of care for everyone with MND
  • Regional Care Development Advisers who support people with MND through educating and influencing local Health and Social Care Professionals and services 
  • Raising awareness of the disease and working in partnership with all those who can make a positive difference to people living with MND, including MPs, civil servants and donors and fundraisers
  • Specialist equipment and some, though limited, financial support

The Association was formed in 1979 by a group of volunteers who wanted to co-ordinate support, guidance and advice for people affected by the illness. We now have 1,500 volunteers and 120-plus paid staff, all dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by MND, now and in the future.

Further information

For further information on the work of the MND Association:

Telephone: 01604 250505
Or Email enquiries@mndassociation.org

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