Carers Group
Carers Group meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Karen on 01977 277190 or Jill on 01484 681586.
Cedar Court Hotel,
Denby Dale Road,
Wakefield,
WF4 3QZ.
Address
West Yorkshire
Contact
Jackie Johnson
Phone
07889 523793Email
keynote10@virginmedia.com
Welcome to the West Yorkshire Branch
The West Yorkshire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) is made up of everyday folk, these people have given their time freely to provide a support network to local people who have been diagnosed with mnd, their families, and their carers. The group holds meetings on a monthly basis where you can come along for a chat and a bite to eat. We do not have a central base of operation, instead we hold our meetings in various garden centres around the region. Those that have been affected by Motor Neurone Disease will know that it is a truly horrendous condition that affects their entire family. We are here to give you support should you need it. Please do not hesitate, get in contact should you need any help or advice.
Events
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Garden Centre
Friday 18 January – Whiteleys Garden Centre, Mirfield WF14 0DQ.
Friday 15 February – Tong Garden Centre, BD4 0RY.
Friday 15 March - Victoria Garden Centre, Pontefract, WF7 6BS.
Friday 26 April – Kirkstall Abbey Museum Café, LS5 3EH.
Friday 17 May – Whiteleys, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ.
Friday 21 June - Tong Garden Centre, BD4 0RY.
Friday 26 July – Whiteleys, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ.
Friday 23 August – Victoria Garden Centre, Pontefract, WF7 6BS.
Friday 20 September - Whiteleys, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ.
Friday 18 October – Kirkstall Abbey Museum Café, LS5 3EH.
Friday 22 November - Tong Garden Centre, BD4 0RY.
Latest news
It's a Yorkshire Day celebration!
Come and join us on 3 August from 7pm for some good northern grub, click the link above for more details.
Big Steps Of Hope
Motor neurone disease is a neurological condition that affects around 5000 people in the United Kingdom at any given time. For those that have lost a loved one, or a friend to this terrible disease, you can now honour their memory by taking part in a tribute walk to defeat mnd. The Big Step Of Hope event takes place on Sunday, 25th of August 2019. By taking part you will be helping to raise more awareness of MND, plus you can leave a fitting tribute to the person that this terrible disease has now taken away.
West Yorkshire brochure 2019
If you require more information about the various events and activities that are organised by the West Yorkshire branch in order to provide support, promote awareness, and raise vital funds that are needed to help people living with Motor Neurone Disease, then please contact us, or take a look at our brochure here:
West Yorkshire newsletter - Summer 2019
Check out our summer newsletter for the latest news and information.
Volunteering
We are looking for volunteers in Wakefield and Kirklees to provide emotional support and accurate information to enable people living with MND and their families to live their life more easily and make informed choices. If you:
- enjoy listening to and helping people,
- are sensitive and reliable,
- have between two to four hours per week to give,
you could become an Association Visitor and help us to make a difference locally. As an Association Visitor you will keep in regular contact with people affected by MND by phone, email or face-to-face visits. The role is a challenging but rewarding one and full training and on-going support is provided.
"After every visit I am really happy that I have given something to someone. I have made their day. I can see it on their faces. You can see their smile and how thankful they are just to have had a friendly talk."
To find out more, contact the Volunteering Team on 0345 6044 150, email volunteering@mndassociation.org.
