Supporting someone living with MND
If you’re caring for someone with motor neuron disease (MND), we can help you and the person diagnosed with MND in a wide range of ways.
Our wellbeing and practical services can help you to feel more in control, lessen your anxiety and better manage your situation so that you can build precious memories with your loved ones and make time count.
Wellbeing Support
Supporting someone living with MND can be extremely daunting and demanding. But we’re here to help you feel more confident about the future and support your emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing.
MND Scotland is here to provide a listening ear and give you the support you need. You can contact us on 0141 332 3903 (9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri) or support@mndscotland.org.uk.
Living with MND
Access key pieces of advice that we think will benefit anyone affected by motor neuron disease.
Counselling
Access free sessions with a therapist to help you understand and manage your feelings.
Bereavement support
If the person you care for dies, we can offer you specialist help.
When someone you love has MND
Listen to the real life stories of those with loved ones who have motor neuron disease (MND).
Support for carers
At MND Scotland, we know that carers are at the heart of the support around someone living with MND.
Whether you are a partner, family member, or friend, caring for someone with MND can bring many different emotions and challenges. You may be juggling appointments, practical tasks, finances, work, family life and your own wellbeing, often while trying to adjust to changes as they happen.
Alongside the support available from MND Scotland, including information, advice and help with benefits, there may also be local support available right on your doorstep.
Local carer centres across Scotland can offer information, advice and practical support in your area. This may include help with understanding your rights as a carer, accessing short breaks, finding local groups, looking after your wellbeing, planning for the future and connecting with other carers.
You do not usually need a referral to contact your local carer centre. You can get in touch with them directly.
Care Information Scotland has a directory of carer centres across Scotland, so you can find support in your local area.
Practical Support
If you are supporting a loved one who has a diagnosis of MND, we know that there may be significant changes to navigate. Your ability to work, your finances and your free time may all be impacted.
Our National Support Advisers are here for you. They are ready, when you are, to offer advice across a range of practical matters to help ensure you do not feel alone as you navigate these changes, whenever they occur.
Our experienced team can:
- provide confidential advice regarding benefit entitlement. They can check eligibility and help to resolve any issues which may arise after a claim.
- assist with queries relating to wider concerns, such as employment, finances or finding and accessing local sources of support. We can refer or signpost you to external organisations for their expert advice.
Benefits and Income Maximisation
We can help you claim what you’re entitled to or check if you’re currently receiving the right benefits.
Additional Support
We know that there are times when your concerns and queries go beyond our main advice areas. Here is a snapshot of the wider support you may want to access.
Wills and power of attorney
Our free legal service can help you plan ahead and reduce the stress your family may experience.
Accessible Holidays
Accessible holidays
Take a break for free in one of our Scottish holiday homes with up to six family members and friends.
Allied Vehicles Group
Our partners at Allied Mobility can provide complimentary Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles for transport to and from our holiday lodges.
Support Services Referral
If you have a general question about the service or any other services we provide, you can also use the form below.
