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The MND Association is extremely concerned to see that people with MND have not been included in the Government’s list of extremely vulnerable persons in their guidance on shielding and protecting
On March 11, Rishi Sunak MP delivered his first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer. This year’s Budget focused on two major themes: short-term stimulus measures to reduce the economic impact
Closeted in a soundproofed studio in front of a microphone at New Broadcasting House in central London, broadcaster Matthew Bannister has recorded the Radio 4 Appeal asking for support for the MND
In June 2019, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced a review of how well the benefits system works for people who are terminally ill. The announcement came in response to campaigning by
The UK Motor Neurone Disease Clinical Studies Group (UK MND CSG) is excited to launch the updated clinical research studies section of their website: Visit the website This is a useful resource to
The International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations, of which the MND Association is a member, is currently accepting nominations for the PALS and CALS Advisory Council (PCAC). What is the PALS and
Earlier this week the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on MND met in Parliament to discuss our Scrap 6 Months campaign on access to welfare benefits for people who are terminally ill. At the
Awareness of motor neurone disease (MND) has been given a welcome boost following an interview with sporting legends Doddie Weir, Rob Burrow and Stephen Darby on BBC Breakfast. Doddie (Scottish rugby
This is Gary, the face of our new campaign to encourage health and social care professionals to download our Red Flag Tool and consider whether their patients’ symptoms could point towards a
More than 1,000 people affected by motor neurone disease (MND) have been directly helped by grants funded by the Foundation set up by rugby legend Doddie Weir, who himself has the terminal illness.