Introduction

The Milton Keynes Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association has the sole aim of serving all those in the area who are affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This includes people with MND, their carers, family and friends.

MND is an incurable condition that paralyses the muscles leaving people unable to do the everyday things the rest of us take for granted. Walking, talking and swallowing may become virtually impossible, yet the mind and senses remain mainly intact.

We liaise with health and social care professionals such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and the Medical Profession.
Our Branch holds regular support meetings for people living with MND and their carers. These provide an opportunity to meet with other people living with the disease, and to share experiences and ideas.

Fundraising and raising awareness are also very important aspects of Branch activities, and we organise several events throughout the year which are well supported.

Milton Keynes Branch is completely run by volunteers. We are always interested in hearing from people who can help with events or who want to get involved with running the Branch.

For information about the work of the Association, and up to date information regarding the disease, care and research, please visit the National Office website at www.mndassociation.org.

Milton Keynes Branch Objectives

1). Reach more people with and affected by MND (ie carers, families and friends)
2). Work closer with health professionals to better support those people and support training.
3). Raise more funds by reaching more local companies, trusts, schools etc to provide more funds for care/equipment and reseach.
4). Raise awareness of MND, the branch and the Association

Branch Area

The Milton Keynes Branch operates throughout:

The Borough of Milton Keynes
The surrounding area of North Bucks (Buckingham/WINSLOW)
MK postcodes in South Northants (eg Deanshanger).

For details of other MND Association Branches and Groups in other areas, please contact National Office at enquiries@mndassociation.org or telephone 01604 250505.