The South Yorkshire Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND Association) has the sole aim of serving all those in the area who are affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This includes people with MND their carers and friends.

 MND is an incurable condition that paralyses the muscles leaving people unable to do the everyday things the rest of us take for granted. Walking , talking and swallowing may become virtually impossible, yet the mind and senses are rarely affected.

The South Yorkshire Branch was founded in 1998 and is one of over (80) Branches in the country. The Branch has its own trained Association Visitors (AV) who are supported by the Regional Care Development Adviser (RCDA). We liaise with Health and Social Care professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and the Medical Profession

We hold regular support meetings. where friends old and new can meet for a chat, a "cuppa" and, depending on the venue an interesting and often very informative talk. These meetings also provide an opportunity to meet with other people living with the disease, and to share their experiences.

Fund raising and raising awareness are also very important aspects of Branch activities, and we organise several events throughout the year which are all well supported.

The South Yorkshire Branch is completely run by volunteers . We are always interested in hearing from people who can help with events or who want to get involved with running the Branch.

For information about the work of the Association, and up to date information regarding the disease, care and research, please visit the National Office website at www.mndassociation.org.