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Support strategies could assist people living with MND in making decisions about their health.

04/02/2026

In 2020 MND Scotland funded £153,000 towards a project that assessed the needs of people living with MND in making decisions related to their care. The project, carried out at the University of Edinburgh by Professor Sharon Abrahams and Dr Milena Contreras, found that those who have changes in cognition (thinking) benefit from having specific support strategies when making these decisions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dundee Man Shares his Experience of MND

Dennis Dick MBE (83), born in Dundee, shares his experience and diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

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