The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult for the whole country. But for people with MND the worries and challenges have been amplified many times over.

People with MND are already under attack from a most cruel and devastating disease. One which threatens their freedom and security on every level – emotionally, physically and financially.

With the outbreak of coronavirus, these same individuals are now under threat from a second disease, which is particularly dangerous for anyone with an underlying health condition, like MND.

To make matters even worse, social-isolation measures (while essential) are placing huge restrictions on the care and support many rely on every single day. Even basic companionship, like having a friend or loved one pop round to say hello, is now an impossibility.