MND Scotland

Diverse Support

For people affected by MND

Search our website to find out ways that we can assist you. We offer services for people with motor neurone disease, families, friends and carers. We are also commited to improvement in health and social service provision through education for professionals.

Specialist Care and Support
Information/Library Service
Education for Professionals
Funding for Research

What is MND

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Motor Neurone Disease is a neurodegenerative disease. Symptoms can include loss of movement, speech impairment, and eating difficulties.

MND affects over 360 people in Scotland and 100,000 worldwide. It is a fatal illness with no known cause or cure. MND Scotland aims to provide the best possible support for all people affected by MND. Find out more about MND...

The World's Shortest Sponsored Walk!

Firewalk, Falkirk Stadium, Friday 12th March, 2010

This is your chance to do something amazing! Click here for more information and to download a Registration Form

MND and Swine Flu Vaccination

Getting Vaccinated

It is important that people who have an underlying condition that can affect their breathing, such as MND, are vaccinated against swine flu. Read more...

Clinical Standards for Neurological Health Services.

Improving NHS Care for People with MND

Due to lobbying by ourselves and other neurological charities a small but significant step in improving services to people with MND in Scotland has come about. Read more...

Regional Study Day,

22nd March 2010, Glasgow

MND and Demenia

Recent research has shown that between 5 and 15% of people diagnised with frontal-temporal lobe degeneration (sometimes referred to as FTD or FTLD) will also go on to develop MND. This Advanced Study Day aims to explore the types of cognitive change that commonly occur when both MND and Dementia are present. More details...