Life with MND

Personal mobility and movement

MND affects people in different ways, but it is likely you will experience some form of physical disability. This will affect movement and mobility, although the rate of progression can vary widely.

You may require specialist equipment such as grab rails, walking aids or a wheelchair. There are many options for aids and many suppliers, so an independent assessment of your needs is strongly advised before making any decisions, even if you are making a private purchase.

An assessment will be necessary for any item supplied by statutory services, or for equipment loan or financial support from the MND Association.

For information on mobility outside of the home, please refer to our page Travel, transport and holidays.

Information for download

The following information may help you to manage personal mobility and movement when living with MND:

»Information sheet 21 - Physiotherapy for people with motor neurone disease (867kb)
Guidance on how physiotherapy can help muscles not yet affected by MND and maintain general flexibility
»Information sheet 22C - Disabled Facilities Grants and housing issues (249kb)
Advice on applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) to adapt your home, with further guidance on other housing related benefits.
»Living with motor neurone disease (1188kb)
Our main guide for people with MND, providing an overview of the disease and how to manage its impact. This can be downloaded or ordered as a printed pack with additional items from our helpline, MND Connect. The guide has been developed to help people with MND achieve the best possible quality of life from diagnosis onwards. It includes top tips, directions to further information and details about accessing support services. (Code: LW002)