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 almost £21m

5,745

calls were answered by our helpline MND Connect in 2023

5,100

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

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The Prince of Wales and the victorious U.S. Polo Assn. team
Association News

Prince of Wales plays in polo event which raised funds for MND Association

15 July 2024
The day raised £1,000,000 to be shared by eleven charities supported by The Prince and Princess of Wales - including the MND Association
Rob Outside 10 Downing Street
News

Remembering Rob Burrow CBE

7 July 2024
Today (7 July) the private funeral of rugby league legend and Motor Neurone Disease Association patron Rob Burrow CBE takes place. Rob died of motor neurone disease (MND) on 2 June 2024.
Toyota GB cyclists at MND Association head office as part of challenge
Fundraising

Toyota cyclists set to complete 420-mile challenge from Portsmouth to Newcastle

28 June 2024
Toyota cyclists set to complete 420-mile challenge from Portsmouth to Newcastle

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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.

Donate

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.