West Yorkshire Branch

Welcome to the West Yorkshire Branch

The West Yorkshire Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association is run by volunteers who give their time freely providing a support network for local people who have been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), their Carers and families. The Branch holds a social get together each month where everyone is made welcome. Refreshments are available and it is an opportunity to meet with other members of the branch who are often in a similar situation. It’s also an opportunity to chat, discuss and exchange information in relaxed and pleasant surroundings.

The Branch also supports local fundraisers, raising awareness, plus any MND Association or local campaigns.

Those affected by motor neurone disease know that it is an extremely challenging condition which impacts on their entire family. The branch is here to give you support, please do not hesitate to contact us should you need any help or advice.

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Social Get Togethers

Come along and join this relaxed get together with some like-minded people for a cuppa and a chat. All welcome and we'd love to see you on the second Wednesday of every month, always 1.30-3.30pm.  Please ring Michelle Malouf on 07876 575032 or Branch Contact Jackie Johnson on 07855 424354 for more information. Each month the venue changes so please keep an eye out for the monthly location.

Date: Wednesday 14th August
Time: 1.30 – 3.30pm
Location: Legends Café, The John Smith's Stadium, Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PG
Info: Regular and disabled parking in car park outside venue and in Cinema area

Carers group

All current carers are warmly welcome to join.

Occurrence: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Holiday Inn, Ossett, WF5 9BE

Cornflower group

Have you been a carer for someone with MND? You are welcome to come along to this friendly peer support group and be among others who are also bereaved. Time for a cuppa and short walk if you want. This is not counselling, it's a friendly and supportive space to have a chat and a listen.

Date: Last Wednesday of each month
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Skelton Lake Services, M1 Junc 45, Leeds (above Pizza Express)
Info: Parking at front of services. If you would like us to meet you outside please let us know

Contact Michelle Malouf, Area Support Coordinator MND Association 01604 800 619 [email protected] or Sam Oakes, Family Support Worker at Leeds Care Centre [email protected] if you would like to chat before attending

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Volunteering for the branch

New Volunteers are always needed to help with fundraising, campaigning or providing direct support to people with and affected by MND. Also needed are volunteers to help administrate our busy social media sites or to organise a campaign. Training will be provided.