We understand how worrying the current situation is and the challenges it presents for people living with MND and Carers alike.
One-To-One
Phone Support
Whether you are living with MND or caring for someone who does, we can help ease the pressure you may be under at this time.
Call us if you need:
Phone lines open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Video Support
Groups
Whether you are a regular at our Support Group meetings, or you’ve never given them a try, now is the perfect time to say a (virtual) hello!
What to expect:
To take part:
Meetings take place every week
Emergency
Financial Grants
Living with MND can place you under financial pressure at the best of times. With the country in a state of lockdown, we understand that an already difficult situation just got even tougher.
Our Small Grant normally has a lifetime limit of £1,000. However, if you have already used this amount and are struggling financially at the moment, you can apply again.
To apply:
Our Time Out Grant and Equipment and Adaptations Grant will continue to run as normal. If you have financial worries you can also get in touch with our Welfare and Benefits team.
Advocacy
(Fighting Your Corner)
Dealing with local authorities and organisations can be exasperating at times. If you are coming up against roadblocks when accessing the care or support you are entitled to, we are here to help.
Our Advocacy team can take your side and work on your behalf to resolve any issues you may be experiencing, taking away the stress and making your situation easier for you and your family.
Ways we can help:
To find out more and get help:
Please be aware there may be limitations to what can be achieved at the moment due to current restrictions on statutory services.
Making your
wishes known
We know this will be very difficult to think about but we want to ensure you are prepared and in control should you develop Coronavirus. It is important that you plan ahead.
We can help with:
To find out more and get help:
Get the information you need to stay safe and protect yourself and your family form coronavirus (Covid-19) and find out how other services have been impacted by the current situation here:
"After weeks of self-isolation, MND Scotland reached out and connected me with other people with MND through a video support group. It's heart-warming to be able to speak to other people who live with MND and share experiences on how to get through this terrible experience."
– Robert Elliot