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LocationBristol and Bath Group
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ContactAlex Millard
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Welcome to the Bristol and Bath Group
The Bristol and Bath Group aim to support local people affected by motor neurone disease.
Each month there are support meetings where people with MND, their carers, friends and family can get together. The meetings are informal and are good place to share advice and experience.
We also help by providing financial assistance for equipment, care and quality of life interventions for people with MND and their families.
Support meetings
You can join any of the below meetings by emailing Alex Millard or call 07957 440 291 to be added to the invitation list.
Next Group support meetings:
Wednesday 6th December 14:00 - Tickenham Village Hall, 205 Clevedon Road, Tickenham (BS21 6RX)
Support Group for people living with MND, their Carers and Family members. An opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and experiences and meet people in a similar situation.
We will have a massage therapist at this meeting,who will give shoulder massage through clothes and also a hand massage
Thursday 21st December 14:00 - Salford Hall, Wedmore Road, Salford (BS31 3BY)
Support Group for people living with MND, their Carers and Family members. An opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and experiences and meet people in a similar situation.
Next Carer support meetings:
Thursday 19th December 19:00 - Online
A Zoom Support Group for Carers/relatives of people living with MND. A 'Cuppa and Chat' session gives an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and support each other. Hosted on Zoom and open to anyone living in Bristol, Bath North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
Bereavement Walk:
Thursday 7th December
John Seymour is running a bereavement walk. This is for any family who has recently lost someone to MND. Please call John for more information on 07812 098534
'Newly Diagnosed' Support Group:
For anyone diagnosed with MND within the last 6 months. Hosting on Zoom, this is a gentle way to meet others without leaving home and to share your experience so far. This is open to anyone living in Bristol, North and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
Donate to the Group
You can donate directly to the Bristol and Bath group using our JustGiving page. It is a safe and efficient way to pass on donations towards helping people in the Bristol and Bath area.
Please note any cheques for the group should be under the name: Clare Passarelli, Address: 23 Irons Way, West Wick, Weston-super-mare, BS24 7FG
Donate now
OR Text 'MNDBBNS’ to the number 70085 to donate £5 directly to the group.
Financial Support Grants
Do you need help with financial support? The Bristol and Bath Group can help provide funding equipment and services for people living with MND as well as funding for children and young people living with someone with MND, and non-paid carers supporting someone living with MND.
More info
Michael Burrows Bath Half Marathon Just Giving
On Sunday 15th October Michael Burrows ran the Bath Half Marathon for MND on behalf of his niece who was diagnosed last year.
His Just Giving page is still active to any donations, click HERE to view more info.
Well done Michael!
Interested in joining us?
Our group is run entirely by volunteers, we would love to welcome new members to our Team!
We are looking for:
Association Visitor - Association visitors play a vital role in helping us to ensure people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their families receive the support and services they require. This is a challenging but rewarding role and you don't need personal experience of MND, just the desire to make a difference.
Support Group Meeting Facilitator
Support Group Meeting Facilitator (Volunteer) Weston-super-Mare
If you would like to have a chat about volunteering with us please contact Ellen Murdock – [email protected] or alternatively contact the volunteering team by email [email protected] or take a look at our vacancies
