What is MND?

Motor neurone disease (MND) affects the nerves known as motor neurones. These nerves tell your muscles what to do and are found in the brain and spinal cord.

Early signs of MND

Read more about the possible early signs of MND. If you are worried that you or someone close to you has MND, we're here to help.

Benefits, financial support and cost of living

We know that living with MND can affect your finances. Find out more about a range of benefits or other types of financial support we can provide.

Support for you

We’re here to help everyone living with and affected by MND in the UK, Wales and Northern Ireland access the help and support you need. Whether you want to speak to us over the phone, connect with others affected by MND or find local support, find out about the different ways we can help you below. 

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We fund research, improve care and provide support for people with MND, their families and carers

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grants in our research portfolio with a total value of over £26m

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calls and emails were answered by our MND Connect helpline in 2024

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people with MND were given 7339 grants in 2024, totalling over £3.2million

Read the latest news from across the Association

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Emerging Treatments news
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Tofersen receives MHRA approval

28 July 2025
The drug has now been granted marketing authorisation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
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Our day of action and incredible ice sculpture in Westminster

24 July 2025
For the 2% of people with MND whose disease is caused by a change to their SOD1 gene, tofersen is a lifesaving treatment that can significantly slow or even pause the progression of their symptoms
Andy Hamilton with Kate Hartley, the MND Association’s Lead Research Nurse
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First nurse recruited into MND Association’s Research Nurse Network

24 July 2025
The ambitious £7.2 million Research Nurse Network will give more people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) the opportunity to take part in vital research

Help us support people affected by MND

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Campaign with us to make a real difference to the lives of people living with MND and their carers. Take action by getting involved with our current campaigns.

Donate

Make a one-off donation or sign up to be a Cure Finder to help fund research, improve care and provide support for people living with and affected by MND.

Fundraise

Whether you take part in an event or fundraise your own way, every penny you raise will make a difference to people with MND and their families.

Volunteer

There are lots of ways you can get involved and support the MND Association. Join over 7,000 people who volunteer their time.