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Clinical Academic Fellowship Announced for MND Research

29/04/2024

MND Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office have appointed a three-year Clinical Academic Fellow to investigate potential causes of, and therapies for, motor neuron disease (MND).

Kirsty hits the ground running for MND Scotland

Kirsty is gearing-up to take on the Great Women's 10k in memory of Kathleen.

A lack of housing meant that I became a prisoner in my own flat

Paul Smith was diagnosed with MND in 2016, but due to the lack of appropriate housing, he was left trapped in his second-storey tenement flat for over a year.

Paisley Man Conquers Ultra-Marathon for MND

Michael Blair took on a 36-mile ultra-marathon to raise money for MND Scotland because his girlfriend’s father has MND.

Stewart’s Marathon Des Sables diary

MND fundraiser, Stewart Bell, tells the tale after completing his 6-day ultra-marathon through the Sahara Desert for MND Scotland.

4 Kiltwalks and the Great Wall of China for MND

Nicol and Claire Taylor are set to take on all four Kiltwalks and a 5-day trek along the Great Wall of China, in memory of Nicol’s dad.

First Anniversary with Leonardo UK

MND Scotland celebrated its first anniversary as Leonardo’s charity partner, with a visit to their Edinburgh office, where they received £7,000 from staff.

No time limit for terminally ill people

Today, the time-frame definition of terminal illness will be removed from the Social Security (Scotland) Bill.

MND Scotland and Marie Curie team up for a fair Scottish benefits system

The Scottish Government has introduced an amendment reversing a hard-fought-for change in the definition of terminal illness.

Kenny to lead ‘Magnificent Seven’ on West Highland Way for MND Scotland

ScotRail's Kenny Currie is taking on West Highland Way in memory of his Dad.

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