Welcome to the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group

The Group is run entirely by volunteers and aims to provide the best possible support to local people with MND, their families, and carers.

Latest News

For more information about the different events and activities organised by the Group in order to provide support, raise awareness, and fundraise on behalf of people living with MND, please contact us. Also, please take a look at our Group Facebook page and Just Giving page - links are at the bottom of this page

ZIP WIRE CHALLENGE - One month to go!

Julian and Jen are getting ready to tackle one of the UK's most exhilarating zip wires to support the MND community.

Every donation helps ensure people affected by MND receive the support, information and care they need.

Can you help them reach their £1,000 target?

💙 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/julianandjen-zipwire

#ZipForMND #FundraisingChallenge #MNDCommunity

 

  • THANK YOU

Kick for  Cure - Celebrity Football 

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the recent Kick for a Cure celebrity football match in Worcester.

More than 800 people came together at Sixways Stadium to raise awareness and show their support for people affected by motor neurone disease (MND). 

This powerful show of community reflects just how important moments like this are in bringing people together to stand alongside those living with MND and their families.

Our dedicated Hereford and Worcester branch volunteers raised an incredible £2,302, including a remarkable £1,000 donation from one generous supporter. Your support helps ensure people with MND get the care and support they need today, while funding vital research for the future.

Special thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen. Your commitment, energy and community spirit make a meaningful difference to people with MND and those close to them.

Together, we're helping to improve care, fund research and support everyone affected by MND.

Read more here  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2wg04yrv5o

Social Groups

Worcester Branch Monthly Meeting Social Group
Worcester Group Weekly Meeting Photo

The Social Groups meet up as follows: 

The Worcestershire Social Group meets at St Richard's Hospice in Worcester, on the first Tuesday of each month from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

The Herefordshire Social Group meets at St Michael's Hospice in Hereford on the third Tuesday of each month from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 

These are very informal events and open to all members and their families. We usually start at 2pm and free refreshments are provided. This is an opportunity to meet up with others on a similar journey to just chat, swap tips, have a giggle, ask questions or seek advice. Please see poster below for 2025 dates:

For Venues and Dates for Hereford and Worcester Groups - click on the links below:

Worcester Social Group

Dates for 2026 - First Tuesday: Jan 06, Feb 03, Mar 03, Apr 07, May 05, June 02, July 07, Aug 04, Sep 01, Oct 06, Nov 04.

Hereford Social Group

Dates for 2026 - Third Tuesday: Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 26, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 16.

 

Kick for a Cure Celebrity Football Match
  • Join us on 27th June for a day of unforgettable football at Sixways Stadium — a celebration of community, compassion and coming together all in support of those affected by Motor Neurone Disease. For more Information about the Event, to purchase tickets, and to read Stacey Bozward's story that gave the inspiration for this event, click on the following link: Kick for a Cure Celebrity Football Match

Online support groups

As an Association we run a range of online support groups covering different topics including the following: 

  • A veterans support group for military veterans
  • A PMA-PLS support group for people living with Progressive Muscular Atrophy (PMA) or Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS)
  • A Tracheostomy support group for people living with MND who have had a tracheostomy
  • A Let's Talk Continuing Healthcare (CHC) peer support group open to people want to learn more about CHC funding processes or facing problems with an existing care package
  • A Recently Diagnosed MND support group for people affected by MND in the last 12 months

If you would like to join any of these online groups or find out more you can find contact details on our Online Support Groups page 

Volunteer with us

Could you give your time to make a difference to people affected by MND in Herefordshire and Worcestershire? 

We recognise that time is valuable and, whether you donate time as a one-off or become a regular volunteer, we're grateful for all support. Volunteering with your local group is a fantastic way to join our MND family and help your local community make a real difference to people affected by MND.

We currently have the following volunteering opportunities available: 

For further information contact Marianne Grant on marianne.grant@mndassociation.org or call her on 01604 800 622. You can also view more details about our volunteering roles and apply directly on our website volunteering opportunities page. 

Fundraise for us

Fundraising locally is a very important aspect for our group and helps us provide local support, contribute to research commissioned by the MND Association and promote awareness of the disease.

Our branch fundraising team can offer support with your event with T-Shirts, Advertising, Decorations and anything else you need to hold a great MND event!

Contact: john.burrows@mndassociation.org 

For fundraising enquiries please email emma.butler@mndassociation.org

Donations

 Just Giving

You can donate directly to the Hereford & Worcester group using our Just Giving. It is a safe and efficient way to pass on donations towards helping people in the Hereford & Worcester area.

If you'd like to donate to the Group you can donate online using the link below. Alternatively if you would like to donate using our bank details please email marianne.grant@mndassociation.org. For data protection reasons, we do not store bank details on our website.