MND Scotland reintroduces grants for people living with MND

Scotland’s motor neuron disease (MND) charity is reintroducing grants for people living with the disease.

The cost-of-living grant is available to apply for from 1 October 2026. Funded entirely by MND Scotland, the £250 grant is available to everyone living in Scotland with MND.

The cost-of-living grant is not means-tested, recognising that people living with MND can face significant, urgent and unpredictable costs regardless of household income. The grant is flexible, allowing people and families to use the payment in the way that is most helpful to them, such as household bills, travel, equipment, or other essential costs linked to living with MND.

Nicola Povey, head of support development, said: “MND Scotland’s grant programme was paused last Autumn due to financial pressures within the charity. However, we completely understand the need for this type of support has remained. We are now reintroducing grants for people with MND in a way that is practical, transparent, and financially responsible.

“We understand a £250 payment will not remove all financial pressures, but we believe it can provide immediate, practical support to people with MND in Scotland and allow individuals to use the support to suit their own circumstances.”

MND Scotland’s grants programme was paused in October 2025 while the charity prioritised direct personalised support to the MND community. The charity continued to provide and expand other valuable services to the MND community, including voice banking, counselling, which is particularly important for carers, and free Wills and Power of Attorney.

More information on how to apply will be shared with people living with MND before the application opens on 1 October 2026.