Mid Kent Branch

Welcome to the Mid Kent Branch

The Branch was established in October 1993 to provide support and contact for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in Mid Kent.

The Branch covers Maidstone, Medway, Swale and some areas of Gravesend. We cover all ME postcodes (with the exception of ME13) as well as DA11, DA12 and DA13. 

In our 30th anniversary year, founder member Joyce, shares some memories of those early days - In the Beginning

Branch President

I am Professor David Oliver and have had the pleasure of being the Branch President since its formation in October 1993.

I have seen first-hand how the Branch provides invaluable support to people diagnosed with MND. I hope the website provides you with any information you need and please do contact the Branch who I know will be happy to help.

Branch Contacts and Officials:

Our Chair, Annette Scott

The aim of our branch is to help anyone affected by MND in any way that will make a difference. So please do get in touch and let us know how we can help: whether that is providing information, signposting you to other services or running social groups and activities. However, one of the most valuable things we can do is to always be there for you with a friendly face and a listening ear so never hesitate to contact us.

Email: [email protected] Phone: 01622 820719 or 07746 623292

Maria Marshall, Specialist Care Co-ordinator

I am the MND specialist care co-ordinator for West Kent. My base is with the Community Neuro Rehab team at Coxheath Clinic. I feel privileged to be in this role and to be working closely with the MNDA to support families affected by MND.

Email: [email protected] Phone: 07816 088666

Kelly Chubb, Specialist Care Co-ordinator for Medway

I am the MND specialist care co-ordinator for Medway. I am a specialist Speech and Language Therapist and have worked for many years with clients who have an acquired progressive condition. I am based at the Wisdom Hospice and an a regular visitor to the MND Wednesday Support Group.

Email: [email protected] Phone: 01634 83045 or 07960 037796

Secretary - Joan Simpson. Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01634 686685

Campaigns and webpage - contact Elaine Coates. Email: [email protected]

Community Support Co-ordinator

Sarah Smith

Email: [email protected]

Peer Support Group Meetings

Maidstone area: on 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 10 am to 2pm at the Heart of Kent Hospice. For further details, contact Annette on 01622 820719

Medway area: every two weeks on a Wednesday at the Wisdom Hospice, starting from January 8th 2025. For further details, contact Sheila on 01634 723677

Carers' Meetings

A small group of past and present carers meet on the 1st Monday of every other month, usually over lunch at a local pub! For further details, contact Sue Copping on 01634 815467

South East Meetings on Zoom

For details of all of these meetings and joining instructions, contact Sarah Smith. Email: [email protected] 

Recently Diagnosed Group

Monthly Carers Group 

Peer to Peer Virtual Support Group

Social Media

Facebook -  contact Ellie Buchan. Email: [email protected]

X  -  contact Elaine Coates. Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

Please see below for a copy of our most recent Newsletter:

 Mid Kent Matters Spring 25

Fundraising and Donating

We run a number of fundraising events throughout the year, so keep an eye on this page for updates. For different ways to donate to the Branch, please see the latest copy of Mid Kent Matters linked above or contact our Treasurer, Lynne, for further information (email below).  

Email: [email protected]

We're also one of the charities linked to the Medway Lottery so if you fancy a bit of a flutter whilst raising money to help support people living with MND please click on this link:

 Medway Lottery