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Welcome to the Mid Kent Branch
The Branch was established in October 1993 to provide support and contact for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in Mid Kent.
The Branch covers Maidstone, Medway, Swale and some areas of Gravesend. We cover all ME postcodes (with the exception of ME13) as well as DA11, DA12 and DA13.
In our 30th anniversary year, founder member Joyce, shares some memories of those early days - In the Beginning
Branch President
I am Professor David Oliver and have had the pleasure of being the Branch President since its formation in October 1993.
I have seen first-hand how the Branch provides invaluable support to people diagnosed with MND. I hope the website provides you with any information you need and please do contact the Branch who I know will be happy to help.
Branch Contacts and Officials:
Our Chair, Annette Scott
The aim of our branch is to help anyone affected by MND in any way that will make a difference. So please do get in touch and let us know how we can help: whether that is providing information, signposting you to other services or running social groups and activities. However, one of the most valuable things we can do is to always be there for you with a friendly face and a listening ear so never hesitate to contact us.
Email: annette.scott@mndassociation.org Phone: 01622 820719 or 07746 623292
Kelly Chubb, Specialist Care Co-ordinator for Medway
I am the MND specialist care co-ordinator for Medway. I am a specialist Speech and Language Therapist and have worked for many years with clients who have an acquired progressive condition. I am based at the Wisdom Hospice and an a regular visitor to the MND Wednesday Support Group.
Email: kelly.chubb1@nhs.net Phone: 01634 83045 or 07960 037796
Secretary - Joan Simpson. Email: joan.simpson@mndassociation.org
Phone: 01634 686685
Campaigns and webpage - contact Elaine Coates. Email: elaine.coates@mndassociation.org
Community Support Co-ordinator
Sarah Smith
Email: sarah.smith1@mndassociation.org
Peer Support Group Meetings
Maidstone area: on 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 10 am to 2pm at the Heart of Kent Hospice. For further details, contact Annette on 01622 820719
Medway area: every two weeks on a Wednesday at the Wisdom Hospice, starting from January 8th 2025. For further details, contact Sheila on 01634 723677
Carers' Meetings
A small group of past and present carers meet on the 1st Monday of every other month, usually over lunch at a local pub! For further details, contact Sue Copping on 01634 815467
South East Meetings on Zoom
For details of all of these meetings and joining instructions, contact Sarah Smith. Email: sarah.smith1@mndassociation.org
Recently Diagnosed Group
Monthly Carers Group
Peer to Peer Virtual Support Group
Social Media
Facebook - contact Ellie Buchan. Email: ellie.buchan@mndassociation.org
X - contact Elaine Coates. Email: elaine.coates@mndassociation.org
Newsletter
Please see below for a copy of our most recent Newsletter:
Fundraising and Donating
We run a number of fundraising events throughout the year, so keep an eye on this page for updates. For different ways to donate to the Branch, please see the latest copy of Mid Kent Matters linked above or contact our Treasurer, Lynne, for further information (email below).
Email: lynne.eldred@mndassociation.org
We're also one of the charities linked to the Medway Lottery so if you fancy a bit of a flutter whilst raising money to help support people living with MND please click on this link:
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