What is MND?

Motor neurone disease (MND) affects the nerves known as motor neurones. These nerves tell your muscles what to do and are found in the brain and spinal cord.

Early signs of MND

Read more about the possible early signs of MND. If you are worried that you or someone close to you has MND, we're here to help.

Benefits, financial support and cost of living

We know that living with MND can affect your finances. Find out more about a range of benefits or other types of financial support we can provide.

Support for you

We’re here to help everyone living with and affected by MND access the help and support you need. Whether you want to speak to us over the phone, connect with others affected by MND or find local support, find out about the different ways we can help you below. 

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We fund research, improve care and provide support for people with MND, their families and carers

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grants in our research portfolio with a total value of over £24m

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calls were answered by our helpline MND Connect in 2023

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support grants worth over £2.3m were distributed to people living with MND

Read the latest news from across the Association

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APPG on MND visit Kings College London
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MPs visit King’s College London research labs as part of commitment to people with motor neurone disease

17 February 2025
Ian Byrne MP, chair of the group and MP for Liverpool, West Derby, was joined by four of his colleagues on the APPG at Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute in central London
A headshot of Tanya Curry, CEO of the MND Association.
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MND Association gives evidence to the Government’s independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments

12 February 2025
The committee was announced last October by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall MP
Dr Emily Mayberry
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Championing our MND researchers on International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025

11 February 2025
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the MND Association is once again celebrating the many outstanding women researching motor neurone disease (MND) in the UK

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Campaign with us to make a real difference to the lives of people living with MND and their carers. Take action by getting involved with our current campaigns.

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Make a one-off donation or sign up to be a Cure Finder to help fund research, improve care and provide support for people living with and affected by MND.

Fundraise

Whether you take part in an event or fundraise your own way, every penny you raise will make a difference to people with MND and their families.

Volunteer

There are lots of ways you can get involved and support the MND Association. Join over 7,000 people who volunteer their time.