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MND Scotland welcomes Care Reform (Scotland) Bill fast-tracking for people with a terminal illness

11/06/2025

Amendment 69, brought forward by Scottish Labour MSP, Paul Sweeney, ensures everyone living with a terminal illness is entitled to a priority care assessment, and expeditious reassessment if their needs change.

Bereaved wife calls for change on accessible housing crisis

Marie, who spent her last months with her husband washing him on their garden decking with buckets of water, is calling for government change.

Analysis: It’s About Time campaign

MND Scotland's Head of Policy and Campaigns provides her analysis of the state of the campaign in Scotland and the parties' commitment to MND.

What’s next for social security?

Our Policy Officer, Colette McDiarmid, shares a campaigns update.

Bigger than Brexit

MND Scotland launches General Election manifesto for people affected by MND.

Holyrood debates Blue Badge Scheme improvements

Doddie Weir OBE supports improvements to Blue Badge Scheme for people with MND.

Benefits petition handed in to 10 Downing Street

A petition which will prevent two-tier benefits system for dying Scots has been handed in to Downing Street

Party leaders pull together to end MND

Scottish party leaders have joined MND Scotland's campaign to end MND forever.

MND Scotland and Marie Curie win at Scottish Charity Awards

MND Scotland and Marie Curie have taken home the top campaigning prize at the Scottish Charity Awards.

Scottish Charity Awards: MND Scotland nominated for top awards

MND Scotland has been selected as a finalist for the 'Cracking Campaign' award at the Scottish Charity Awards.