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Welcome to the West Yorkshire Branch
The Branch is run by friendly, experienced and dedicated volunteers who aim to provide the best possible support to local people with MND including families and carer's. We do not have a central base of operation, instead we hold our relaxed and informal meetings in various venues around the region, see Latest News below. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you need any help or advice.
For more information about ways to get involved on behalf of people affected or living with MND through volunteering in fundraising, campaigning, or providing care and support, click on the tiles below.
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Latest News
Social Get Togethers - Second Wednesday Each Month (expand for more details)
Come along and join this relaxed get together with some like-minded people for a cuppa and a chat. All welcome and we'd love to see you on the second Wednesday of every month, always 1.30-3.30pm (Note time change to 1-3pm from February 2025 onwards). Please ring Michelle Malouf on 01604 800 619 or Branch Contact Jackie Johnson on 07855 424354 for more information. Each month the venue changes so please keep an eye out for the monthly location.
Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025
Time: 1.30 – 3.30pm
Location: Wakefield Trinity Stadium, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5EY
Info: Turn off the main road (A638) into a big car park, there is disabled parking nearest the entrance, labelled club lounge entrance.
Coming up: *New Time from February 2025
Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Time: 1.00 – 3.00pm
Location: Skelton Lakes Services, M1 J45, Skelton, Leeds, LS9 0AS. Located at J45 of the M1 approximately 2 miles east of Leeds city centre.
Info: The management at the Services have agreed to cordon off the upstairs area for our use accessible by Lift and a ‘feature’ staircase. There will be a RSPB Visitor Centre and Viewing Deck within the Food Court Building, with extensive views across Skelton Lake and the surrounding countryside.
Carers Group - First Wednesday Each Month (expand for more details)
All current carers are warmly welcome to join.
Occurrence: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Holiday Inn, Ossett, WF5 9BE
Cornflower Group - Peer Support Group for Bereaved Carers (expand for more details)
Have you been a carer for someone with MND? You are welcome to come along to this friendly peer support group and be among others who are also bereaved. Time for a cuppa and short walk if you want. This is not counselling, it's a friendly and supportive space to have a chat and a listen.
Date: Note - there will not be a group in January. From February we will return to the last Wednesday of each month
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Skelton Lake Services, M1 Junc 45, Leeds (above Pizza Express)
Info: Parking at front of services. If you would like us to meet you outside please let us know
Contact Michelle Malouf, Area Support Coordinator MND Association 01604 800 619 [email protected] or Sam Oakes, Family Support Worker at Leeds Care Centre [email protected] if you would like to chat before attending
Volunteering for the branch
New Volunteers are always needed to help with fundraising, campaigning or providing direct support to people with and affected by MND. Also needed are volunteers to help administrate our busy social media sites or to organise a campaign. Training will be provided.