Support for people living with MND
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If you’ve been diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND), we’re here to support you.
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If you’ve been diagnosed with motor neuron disease, we’re here to support you.
Our financial, wellbeing and practical services can help you to feel more in control, lessen your anxiety and better manage your situation so that you can make precious memories with your loved ones and make time count.
Our expert information, advice and support can help you understand your illness better, prepare for the future and improve your quality of life.
Download our guide to find out some of the ways MND Scotland can support you and your loved ones.
Improve your wellbeing
Right now, you may be experiencing difficult emotions and seeking answers to many questions. But you’re not alone. We can help ease your worries and support your physical and mental health.
Online support group
Get your questions answered and chat with other people living with MND.
Counselling
Access free sessions with a therapist to help you understand and manage your feelings.
Grants
You may be able to access Grants and other financial support to help improve your wellbeing.
Helping you stay independent
MND may affect how you do things and get around. We can provide you with a range of support to help you remain independent as much as possible and have a good quality of life.
Record your voice
Learn about voice banking technology that allows people to always communicate in their own voice.
Grants
We may be able to support you with a grant to put towards adaptations to your home, specialist equipment and technology.
Equipment and communication aids
We can loan or give you a range of equipment and technology to help improve your daily life.
Easing your money worries
A diagnosis of MND can significantly reduce a household’s income and lead to rising costs. We can review your financial situation and help you to maximise your income.
If you’re struggling financially, we can help you with your money worries.
Our experienced team can:
- provide confidential advice and support to navigate the benefit system.
- provide advice or support moving from employment to benefits.
- help you claim the benefits and financial support you’re entitled to.
A diagnosis of motor neurone disease can significantly reduce a household’s income and lead to rising costs. Regardless of your financial situation we can help you to consider the following:
Any debt you may have and making arrangements to introduce more helpful payments
If you have any company sick pay arrangements and / or death in service arrangements
Whether you have any income protection plans and if so when will these payments start and should you consider commuting for a lump sum if available?
Your pension arrangements and how they might be arranged to suit your new circumstances
If you have critical illness insurance, can you make a claim and if so what to do with the funds
Whether you can make a terminal illness claim on any life assurance contracts and is this the right thing to do?
Benefits advice
We can help you claim what you’re entitled to or check if you’re currently receiving the right benefits.
Grants
We have a range of grants available to help you and your loved ones make time count.
Helping you take a break
Accessible holidays
You can holiday for free in two Scottish locations with up to six family members and friends.
Grants
Our grants could help you take a trip away, enjoy a hobby or take some time for yourself.
We’re in your corner
Advocacy Service
We’ll protect your rights, ensure your voice is heard and help you access the support you need.
Wills and power of attorney
Our free legal service can help you plan ahead and reduce the stress your family may experience.
Take part in research
Research is vital to finding meaningful treatments and a cure for MND, and to improving standards of support and care.
Living with MND
How you can support our vital work
Fundraise for MND Scotland
Learn about all the different ways you can raise money for MND Scotland.
Leave a gift in your Will
Help to ensure more families benefit from our expert support long into the future.
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