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

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: 

Worcester Social Group

                  - Newsletter - 2025 Q1

Hereford Social Group 

Events

If you are into running, or just curious, or would like to support Jan, 

click here.....Jan Timberlake - MND Classic

Grants

MND is a cash hungry disease which is why we have a range of grants available under different headings. Support (equipment etc), Quality of Life ( holiday, gardening, transport etc), Carers ( spa days, hobbies etc), Young Persons ( hobbies, driving lessons etc) and a Cost-of-Living grant of £500 available to everyone living with MND.  
Grant Support
 Click the link to find out more or contact Phil Clayton.

 

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: 

  • Fundraiser
  • Association Visitor
  • General volunteer

For further information contact Marianne Grant on [email protected] 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

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: [email protected]

Donations

If you'd like to donate to the Group you can donate online using the link below. Alternatively you can donate to use directly using the following bank details: 

Lloyds Bank

Account Name: MNDA Worcestershire

Sort Code: 30-96-09

Acc No: 02973714