What is MND?

Motor neurone disease attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. It moves fast and currently there is no cure.

Early signs of MND

First symptoms vary between people. We’re here to help if you’re worried that you or someone close to you might have MND.

Benefits, financial support and cost of living

Living with MND can affect your finances. There are a range of ways we can help.

Support for you

MND changes everything. We’re here for everyone affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Speak to our advisers, find information, connect with others and find local support using the links below.

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Every day we support people with motor neurone disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.

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new research grants were awarded totalling £14.9 million in 2025

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calls were answered by our MND Connect Helpline in 2025

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grants were given to support people affected by MND in 2025

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Elizabeth Wood, right, who is taking part in the marathon in memory of her friend Tanya, who died from MND last year.
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Team MND heads to Leeds for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

8 May 2026
More than 500 participants have already raised more than £230,000
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Twenty international teams awarded £2 million in the Longitude Prize on ALS

7 May 2026
Twenty international teams awarded £2 million in the Longitude Prize on ALS
Alex Charilaou, Senior Campaigns Advisor and Arin Gulsen, Senior Policy & Public Affairs Advisor Wales, with Rhun ap Iorwerth, Leader of Plaid Cymru
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First Minister of Wales signs our pledge to make Amser i MND

5 May 2026
Eluned Morgan, the Leader of Welsh Labour since 2024, has committed to make a difference to people affected by MND if she is re-elected

Help us support people affected by MND

Campaign

MND takes too much. It’s time to fight back. Join us. Because together, we can bring positive change.

Donate

Every pound you give matters, helping us be here for people with MND and driving us closer to a cure. Make a one-off donation or support our work with a regular gift.

Fundraise

Take part in one of our events or fundraise your way and make every step, every pedal, every bake, every stitch matter. Every pound you raise will make a difference to people affected by MND.

Volunteer

Join our network of more than 1,300 volunteers and give your time to help make every day count for people affected by MND.