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Appreciating research: reflections from lay reviewers and technology users

05/07/2025

For this year's Research Appreciation Day, we are looking to people who are affected by motor neuron disease (MND) research to understand their views about the research we support.

Joe Strachan shares his personal MND story

Joe and Frieda Strachan moved to Perthshire to enjoy their retirement. Joe shares how his MND diagnosis changed everything.

Aberdeen pilot loses ability to fly after MND diagnosis

Colin Jones (60), from Aberdeen, tells us about his experience of MND and how he has had to give up his life-long passion of flying.

Rosyth man reconnects with friends 10 years after MND diagnosis

Jim Brown retired after this diagnosis of MND and has now reconnected with old colleagues 10 years on.

Tommy Herd shares his story for Awareness Week

East Kilbride man living with MND for 22 years tells us how he continues to live his daily life as normally as he can.

Dad with MND shares story on Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, Graeme Peddie, from Aberdeen, shares his experience of MND and his hopes and fears for the future.

Carers Survey

Lanarkshire man releases charity single for Dad with MND

London-based Scottish musician Chris McConville reflects on how his family are using music to cope with his father's MND diagnosis.

Vivian Laycock shares her personal experiences for Carer’s Week

Vivian Laycock, wife of MND patient Michael Laycock, shares her experiences as a carer to mark Carer's Week 2017.

Research Update

Cutting-edge research is helping us develop a better understanding of MND and how we can work towards finding a cure.