Today is #HelplineAwarenessDay! Our MND Connect Helpline is available Mon-Fri 9am-4pm to anyone affected by #MND, including HSCPs Our advisors can provide guidance and support on MND & our services, including signposting you to information resources ☎️0808 802 6262 ✉️[email protected]

Bookings for our competency session on acceptance and commitment therapy close soon! Join us to learn how to use ACT principles to help people with #MND in making care decisions and considering therapies 🗓️10 March 📍Online 🔗 mndassociation.org/education-events

Register for our online course on multidisciplinary team working, starting on 2 March! — includes information, supplementary resources & discussion forums to explore how to improve MDT practice in your area — self-paced learning over 9 weeks — free mndassociation.org/online-courses

Last month Dr Liam Knox kicked off our 2026 webinars! 27 HSCPs joined to explore how digital health technology can help #MND care delivery, improve patient outcomes & enhance system efficiency Watch the recording: mndassociation.org/webinars See future events: mndassociation.org/education-events

Our competency builders are one-day online workshops designed to provide HSCPs with skills they can apply in their practice Taught by experts with competency mastery, they include practice time and resources for further learning Explore our offer on mndassociation.org/education-ev...

On #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we want to share our guide to help HPSc support children close to someone with #MND Our resource includes advice on how to discuss MND & ways to provide emotional and practical help, including with bereavement or if they are young carers mndassociation.org/publications

Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working is essential to provide good and coordinated person-centred #MND care Join our free webinar on 24 Feb to explore key principles and practical strategies that underpin an effective MDT Learn more and register on mndassociation.org/education-ev...!

Our brand is changing. We're going through a phased rebrand. During this time you'll see resources in both the old and the new brand. A resource in the old style is not necessarily out of date, just waiting for the new style. To check the most up to date resource see: 🔗http://bit.ly/mndassocpubs

We're excited for our first 2026 workshop, Navigating emotional conversations! Led by Dr Ray Owen, this session helps professionals build confidence and skills for compassionate and collaborative conversations with people with #MND Secure your spot for 25 Feb: mndassociation.org/education-events

So what is MND anyway? Is our guide on MND for young people and young carers. Find the guide with our other resources for young people: mndassociation.org/CYP

Our go-to guide on personal care. For people with MND, Kennedy's disease or their carers. mndassociation.org/personalcare

We've revised our information sheet on head supports for #MND! It can help professionals understand how to manage neck weakness & head drop in people with this condition It also includes a range of supports and what to consider when prescribing them mndassociation.org/propublications

Our competency builder sessions are designed to help you develop skills in #MND care & are delivered online. Our 2026 programme: - ACT principles for professionals - Understanding genetic testing and talking about it with people in your care Learn more on mndassociation.org/education-events

We have developed a new online course! "Introduction to MND2 is designed for any professional who is new to #MND care It covers what the condition is, its symptoms and their impact It takes 3 hrs and you can complete it in your own time for free mndassociation.org/online-courses

Our 2026 workshops are now open for registration! These are 1-day-long in-person events focused on providing HSCPs with skills in #MND care. They always include practice time Our first workshop will be on 25 Feb Navigating emotional conversations Learn more on mndassociation.org/education-events

We have developed a new infographic on managing muscle problems in #MND! The publication is designed to give professionals a practical tool that summarises NICE recommendations about managing cramps, stiffness and spasticity Learn more on mndassociation.org/propublicati...

Have you used our guide for GPs and primary care teams? We need your help! Complete this 10-minute survey and tell us what worked well and what didn't Your feedback will inform our next revision, helping us effectively support primary care professionals smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GP-guide/

We have revised our information sheet for HSCPs on pain in #MND! Developed with experts, it covers pharmacological and non-drug treatments Also, our new infographic is a quick practical tool to understand NICE recommendations on managing muscle problems mndassociation.org/propublicati...

The recording of this year's Stephen Hawking #MND Lecture is now live on our website! "This year's speaker was truly outstanding. Genetics is complex, but the speaker made the subject much more accessible"-attendee mndassociation.org/hawkinglecture

You can now register for our 2026 #MND webinars! They are free to attend & a great opportunity to discuss with experts new updates in MND care such as digital health, environmental controls and caring for carers Learn more on www.mndassociation.org/education-events

Managing dysphagia in #MND needs a team effort The MDT should collaborate to: ☑️screen people ☑️discuss equipment & feeding options eg gastrostomy ☑️maintain a nutritional care plan ☑️raise awareness with carers & families Read more on our infosheet at mndassociation.org/propublicati... #UKMAW2025

As a care worker for someone with #MND you play a key role in maintaining good nutrition at home, helping them: ☑️follow the nutritional care plan ☑️eat, drink & prepare tasty meals ☑️report any issues Learn more information & practical tips in our guide: mndassociation.org/propublicati... #UKMAW2025

Many people with #MND face swallowing issues, making eating & drinking difficult and increasing malnutrition risk This can be challenging to manage as clinicians, but our infographic on dietetics & nutrition can help you understand NICE best practice mndassociation.org/propublicati... #UKMAW2025

We are supporting @bapen.bsky.social #UKMAW2025! We'll share resources & information about the risks of malnutrition for people with #MND and how to manage them Help spread the word and raise awareness!

We've revised our professionals’ guide to end of life care in #MND The guide offers practical tools to approach sensitive discussions and provide compassionate care, covering: ✅advance care planning ✅palliative care ✅communication ✅supporting family & carers www.mndassociation.org/propublications

Providing effective information is vital to help people with #MND If you are a professional, you can contact [email protected] to order information resources for the people in your care Learn more with our infosheet 'Using our care information' on www.mndassociation.org/propublications

Your feedback drives better support It shapes our care and professionals' resources, making sure they are clear, relevant and practical It also shapes our events, helping us respond to HSCPs' needs & new developments in #MND care Read more on www.mndassociation.org/media/thumb-print!

🔍Did you know you can access our full range of care information using our care information finder? Try it out here: www.mndassociation.org/careinfofinder

Thank you to all those who joined us for the 2025 #MND Professionals' Community of Practice Annual Networking Event! Over 200 HSCPs met up in Birmingham last month to connect & explore MND care We can't wait to see you again next year on 6 Oct 2026, save the date! mndassociation.org/cop

Last chance to join the final workshop on respiratory management in #MND! It'll cover: ✅monitoring & assessing respiratory weakness ✅NIV theory & practice ✅managing secretions ✅equipment for cough augmentation ✅case studies Book now before 29 Oct! www.mndassociation.org/education-events

Bookings close on Monday -register now! mndassociation.org/education-ev...

Did you know you can order hard copies of our publications? We always encourage reading our info online for sustainability, but we realise that's not accessible for everyone. You can contact MND Connect or find our Publications order form at mndassociation.org/publications

We're thrilled to share our new Saliva Management Pathway, developed with the #MND Community of Practice Expert Core It covers guidance to manage common saliva issues eg thick secretions & dry mouth, assessment tools, medications and non-drug treatments mndassociation.org/publications

Have you registered for our workshop Respiratory problems in MND: a multidisciplinary team approach? Our workshops are a great opportunity to gain practical skills in #MND management This event has been endorsed by SiLVaH_UK and is CPD accredited -learn more on mndassociation.org/education-ev...!

Join us for our last #MND webinar on respiratory care in the community! Respiratory physiotherapists Kathryn Crawford & Charlotte Massey will explore how HSCPs can support respiratory care at home, the basics of home NIV & cough augmentation Book before 27 Oct mndassociation.org/education-ev...

Time is running out to register for the Annual Stephen Hawking #MND Lecture⌛️ In-person spots are full, but you can still join the waiting list or attend online! Join us to learn more about applying genetic research in MND care -book before 28 Oct on mndassociation.org/education-ev...

We've updated our Voice banking infosheet to help HSCPs support people with #MND in preserving their voice for future use It includes: ✅guidance on message banking ✅recording tips ✅the latest services available, Apple Personal Voice Find it on👇 mndassociation.org/publications

It's the last week to register for our webinar! Respiratory physiotherapist Stephanie Mansell will explore @theacprc.bsky.social best practice on how to use LVR bags to help people with #MND with weakened cough Book before 14 October👉 bit.ly/3KXfOUc

🚨Bookings for our CoP Networking Day on 7 Oct in Birmingham close on Friday at 9am🚨 Expect: ☑️Expert-led workshops on eating with risks & much more ☑️Equipment demos, including PEG & LVR ☑️Exhibitors 150 HSCPs have already signed up, hurry up and book now! mndassociation.org/education-ev...

It's the last week to register for the 2025 CoP Networking Day! 📅7 October 📍Birmingham Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to meet and learn together with over 100 HSCPs from all over the UK See what guests said about past events and find out more on mndassociation.org/education-ev...

Did you know that your health service has a responsibility to provide trained interpreters? Read more about interpreters and translations in 1B - Health information in other languages or formats. Find the sheet and more using our care information finder: www.mndassociation.org/careinfofinder

Registration for the Annual Stephen Hawking MND Lecture is now open! 📆4 Nov 📍virtual live stream or London (followed by drinks & networking) It's a unique event to explore how🧬research can be applied in #MND care -don't miss out and book before 28 Oct! www.mndassociation.org/HawkingLecture

🚨New free online course! We're thrilled to launch a new course on including adults with capacity and communication challenges in research You'll explore: ☑️law & ethics in research ☑️capacity & decision-making ☑️adjustments to support participation Find out more on mndassociation.org/online-courses

🧠1 week left to register for our free online course for psychologists on using ACT to support people with #MND! Expect: ✅Exercises to use in your practice ✅Live sessions with @ucl.ac.uk expert Prof Gould ✅Resources for further learning ✅Peer discussions 👉 www.mndassociation.org/online-courses

We look forward to our last Information & Knowledge Exchange of 2025 on 23/09 Join Psychologist Dr Emma Bishop & MND Nurse Michaela Waltho to explore practical strategies to manage cognitive changes in #MND with fellow members of the Community of Practice Book on mndassociation.org/education-ev...

If someone with #MND experiences an incident, they may need to call 999. It's vital that emergency care staff understand their unique needs. Check out our webpage to support safe, informed care. It includes a dedicated guide developed with @paramedicsuk.bsky.social: www.mndassociation.org/acute

It's #InternationalCharityDay ! Take a look at our range of resources for people living with and affected by MND and Kennedy's disease mndassociation.org/careinfo And all of our resources for health and social care professionals www.mndassociation.org/professionals

Register now for our next workshop Nutritional management of people with #MND: from adapted cutlery to tube feeding, everyone has a role! 🗓️24/09 in Bristol Ask questions to experts, review real case studies & practice equipment. Book before 10/09 on bit.ly/Dietetics-Wo...!

The next run of our free online course Multidisciplinary working-making it effective for #MND starts on 15 Sept! Designed to help HSCPs explore how to provide multidisciplinary care, it can be completed in your own time over 9 weeks Register on mndassociation.org/online-courses

We're thrilled to announce we added a new webinar to our calendar of events! Join us on 21 October to explore the physiology behind lung recruitment bags for people with #MND, evidence for their use & @theacprc.bsky.social's technical standards Book now on mndassociation.org/education-ev...!