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MND Scotland benefits from UK government fund

MND Scotland has been awarded UK government funding to provide support for research projects that support early career researchers.

MND Scotland to host first ‘People in Policy’ open meeting

MND Scotland is holding its first open People in Policy group to enable people affected by MND to get directly involved with our political work.

MND diagnosis plot for STV’s Coronation Street

A plot involving a shock diagnosis of motor neuron disease (MND) is set to feature on the hit STV soap Coronation Street.

Scottish Parliament reception highlights MND housing issues

The reception for MND Scotland focused on the urgent housing situation being faced by people living with the rapidly progressing terminal illness.

Holly’s MND Munro Challenge in Mum’s Memory

Marking the fifth anniversary of her mum's passing, Holly Passmore is set to climb her first Munro by taking on the UK's highest peak, in memory of her mum, Connie.

Casting a spotlight on the Edinburgh Brain Bank

Colin Smith, Professor of Neuropathology at the University of Edinburgh, joins us to discuss the important work conducted by the Edinburgh Brain and Tissue Bank.

Fife Netball Coach Raises £3,000 for Mum Living with MND

Morna McMurray has raised over £3,000 for MND Scotland and is now sharing her mum’s story to raise awareness of motor neuron disease.

Coalition Outlines Strategy for Step Change in Motor Neuron Disease Research

The United to End MND coalition has identified a number of key areas to focus on to unlock the ring-fenced MND funding promised by Government
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United to End MND Roundtable with Health and Social Care Secretary

A statement from the United to End MND coalition following the Roundtable with Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay.