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Welcome to the website for the Tyne and Wear local Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND Association), an independent charity with a National Office in Northampton and over 80 local Branches nationwide.

As a local Branch of MND Association we have the sole aim of serving all those in the Tyne and Wear area who are affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This includes people with MND, their carers, family and friends.

We meet regularly:

• Evening meetings at Gateshead Civic Centre
• Informal afternoon meetings at local garden centres
• A Support Group for people affected by MND meets regularly

Dates and times of forthcoming meetings

We exist to:

• Provide support for people affected by MND
• Raise money to help people affected by MND
• Influence policy and decision-makers within their communities, to the benefit of people affected by MND

Our Branch is run completely by volunteers. We are always interested in hearing from people who may wish to become involved in some way; either with the running of the Branch or aiding and supporting our fund raising events.

For information about the work of the MND Association, up to date information about the disease and about care and research, please contact the National Office at:

Tel: 01604 250505

Fax: 01604 638289/624726

enquiries@mndassociation.org

Helpline

MND Connect:
Telephone: 08457 62 62 62
Email: mndconnect@mndassociation.org

MND Connect is more than just a helpline. It offers a quick route to get advice, practical and emotional support and directing to other services and agencies.

The service is for:

• People living with MND
• Carers
• Family members
• Health and Social Care Professionals
• MND Association staff and volunteers.

MND Connect is available Mondays to Fridays:

- 9am to 5pm and
- 7pm to 10.30pm

Calls are charged at local rate.

Click here for more information.