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:

• A friendly voice or a shoulder to lean on
• Help arranging practical support, such as shopping or collecting prescriptions
• Advice on available or currently restricted services
• To speak to a professional counsellor
• Anything else at all

Call: 0141 332 3903
Email: info@mndscotland.org.uk

Phone lines open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

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:

• Log in from the comfort of your living room and keep up to speed with the latest developments on the current situation
• You’ll have a chance to ask questions and also benefit from hearing what others have to say
• Unlike our regional face-to-face meetings, virtual meetings are open to anyone who wants to attend from across the whole of Scotland
• You’ll be surprised by how warm and friendly our groups are – even by video. You don’t need to stay to the end if you don’t want to (but we’re sure you will!)

To take part:

1. Register your interest by clicking the button below
2. Fill in your details and ask us any questions you would like answered ahead of the meeting (you can also ask us live)
3. We’ll send you instructions for how to log in using your smart phone, tablet or laptop

Meetings take place every week

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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:

1. Click the button below to load our Small Grants page
2. Fill in the form to apply (or re-apply) for funds
3. We’ll assess each application on a case by case basis

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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.

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:

• Accessing services from your local authority
• Disputes with companies (such as insurance, utility or communications)
• Securing equipment you are entitlement to
• And much more...

To find out more and get help:

1. Click the button below to load our Advocacy page
2. Fill in the form and let us know what’s troubling you
3. We’ll reach out to talk next steps

Please be aware there may be limitations to what can be achieved at the moment due to current restrictions on statutory services.

Fight My Corner

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:

• Making or reviewing your will
• Making an Advance Directive, which gives you control over the care you might wish to receive from healthcare professionals
• Appointing a Power of Attorney, letting you nominate someone you trust to make decisions about your health or finances should you become incapable of making decisions about your own affairs

To find out more and get help:

1. Click the button below to load our will page
2. Fill in the form and we’ll refer you to our chosen law firm
3. They will be in touch ASAP to advise you professionally

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