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Pioneering MND Pledge launched by the Federation of Local Housing Associations in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire (FLAIR)

Six housing associations who make up FLAIR - Barrhead, Bridgewater, Ferguslie Park, Linstone, Paisley and Williamsburgh - have formally committed to enhancing their service provision for tenants and owners diagnosed with MND in their communities. On Tuesday 18th November, FLAIR launched the first-of-its-kind cross-association pledge to support the housing needs of people living with MND.

From the Lab to the Finish Line: Aberdeen-Based Researcher is Running for MND Scotland

Hazel Allardyce, a Research Scientist at the University of Aberdeen, will take on the Fraserburgh Half Marathon on Sunday 16 November 2025, in support of MND Scotland and in honour of her uncle.

A message to our supporters from Dr Jane Haley, interim CEO

Trustee’s Week – Callum Paterson’s blog

In this blog, Interim Co-Chair for MND Scotland, Callum Paterson, shares his experiences of why he decided to become a Trustee, and reflects on some key highlights over the past six months.

LEARN 2025 – Andrew’s blog for MND Scotland

In this blog, Andrew Bethell, discusses what he enjoys most about his role as a MND Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist for NHS Highland.    

LEARN 2025 – Dr Caroline McHutchison’s blog for MND Scotland

In this blog , Dr Caroline McHutchison from the University of Stirling discusses her motivations for undertaking MND research to understand cognitive and behavioural changes in MND. Caroline also recently presented at the LEARN event in Glasgow at Celtic Park on Thursday, 11 September 2025.

LEARN 2025 – Gemma Catton’s blog for MND Scotland

In this blog, Gemma Catton shares her connection to MND, her mother’s journey with the disease, and the importance of MND researchers engaging with individuals living with and affected by the disease during MND Scotland’s LEARN events across Scotland.

LEARN 2025 – Lucy’s blog for MND Scotland

In this blog for MND Scotland, Lucy Lintott-Smith shares her experiences of living with MND and discusses the LEARN (Lived Experience and Researcher Network) events hosted by MND Scotland, which will take place across the country this year.