MND Scotland LEARN Glasgow

What is LEARN

The Lived Experience and Researcher Network (LEARN) is a project first run by MND Scotland in 2023. The 2023 pilot invited people with MND  to take tours of researcher’s labs and provided us with useful feedback to improved interactions between people with MND and researchers.

Our LEARN drop in coffee afternoon sessions, allow people with MND and supporters to meet and engage with local MND researchers, to learn more about their work. Our belief is that the input and viewpoints of those with lived experience should help to guide research. Building relationships between those with lived experience and researchers can help to make sure that research reflects the needs of people with or affected by MND.

We are organising local events in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen, bringing together people affected by MND and local MND Scotland researchers. The purpose of these meetings is to form relationships, encouraging researchers to get to know the people they are helping.

Glasgow LEARN Event

• Accessibility: Street level entrance via buzzer system to building. Lift access to 6th floor and buzzer access to office. Accessible bathroom in the office, suitable for wheelchairs with turning circle of about 112cm.
• Parking: Limited paid street parking on Bell street. Q-Park Candleriggs 1 minute walk from office which has disabled parking bays. NCP carpark Glassford street 5 minutes walk from office with disabled parking bays. Both locations are willing to offer discounted rate for attendees – will be able to give details closer to event date.
• Travel: 15 Minute walk from Central station, 10 minute walk from Queen street station and 20 minute walk from Buchanan bus station. Nearest bus stop a 2 minute walk away on Candleriggs Street where bus numbers 2, 18 and 60 stop.
• Presenting Researchers: Dr Hannah Smith, Dr Natasha Fullerton, and others TBC.

Click here to register your interest.

LEARN Introduction Online Webinar

To find out more about the format of these in-person drop-in events in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about them, please join the MND Scotland research team at a webinar they are hosting at 12.30 pm on Friday, 26 July 2024 Click here to register your interest.