collection of resources in other languages

Find our information in other languages and formats here.

If you find English difficult to understand, our MND Connect helpline or Benefits Advice Service can arrange for an interpreter to join your telephone call.

If you ask, health and social care professionals may also be able to arrange for an interpreter to help you at a future appointment with them.

 

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We provide some of our publications in a range of languages. You can download these by selecting from the options below, or contact MND Connect to order:

  • a copy in print
  • a copy in Braille for people with sight impairment
  • up to two of the publications shown below, in a language not already covered, in any one year

Telephone: 0808 802 6262
Email: [email protected]

To help you make an important decision about treatment and care, we may also be able to translate an additional information sheet (not shown below) or a section from our larger guides. We support translation requests if you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Contact MND Connect to discuss your needs and find out more.

Please note, we use reputable translation services, but cannot take responsibility for any errors in translation.

Other formats may also be available.

Introduction to motor neurone disease

This overview of MND is designed to help at diagnosis. It explains the disease and the types of support available. To download, select from the following languages:


Arabic,   Chinese (simplified),   English,   Gujarati,   Polish,   Punjabi,   Romanian,   Russian,   Turkish,   Urdu and  Welsh.

An English audio version of this guide is also available.

Caring and MND: quick guide

This quick guide for carers is available in English audio format.

Information sheet 1B - Health information in other languages and formats

This sheet explains how to access information in other languages and assistance from translators at health and social care appointments. To download, select from the following languages:


Arabic,  Bengali,  Chinese (simplified),  English,  GujaratiPolish,  Punjabi,  Russian,  Slovak,  Somali,  Tamil,  Turkish,  Urdu  and Welsh.

Information sheet 7A - Swallowing difficulties

This sheet covers problems with swallowing, saliva, coughing and choking. To download, select from the following languages:


Arabic,  Bengali,  Chinese,  English,  GujaratiNepaliPolishPortuguesePunjabi,  Russian,  Tamil,  Urdu  and  Welsh.

Information sheet 7B - Tube feeding

This sheet covers decision making about tube feeding if you have swallowing difficulties with MND. To download, select from the following languages:


Arabic,  Chinese (simplified)English,  Gujarati,  PolishPunjabi,  Romanian,  Russian,  Turkish,  Urdu  and Welsh.

Information sheet 8A- Support for breathing problems

This sheet covers breathing related symptoms with MND and the support available. To download, select from the following languages:


Arabic,  BengaliChinese (simplified)English,  FrenchGujarati,  Polish,  Punjabi,  Romanian,  Spanish, TamilTurkish,  Urdu  and Welsh.

Information sheet 8B -Ventilation for motor neurone disease

This sheet covers the types of ventilation available to help support breathing. To download, select from the following languages:


Arabic,  BengaliChinese (simplified)English,  Gujarati,  Polish,  Punjabi,  RomanianTamil,  Turkish,  Urdu  and Welsh.

Page last updated: 11 January 2024
Next review: January 2025