MND Association - Manchester and District Branch

Number of service categories this organization offers.

• ✓2 service categories listed

How broadly this organization advocates and informs the ALS community.

• —Raises ALS awareness
• —Online information source
• —Publishes research / reports
• —International reach
• —Engages in policy / advocacy

How easy it is for patients and families to reach this organization.

• ✓Has website
• ✓Has phone number
• ✓Has email
• ✓Has street address
• ✓Has map coordinates

Breadth of direct support offered to patients and families.

• —In-person support groups
• —Online support groups
• —Caregiver resources in services
• —Funds or provides home care
• —Children's resources

Percentage of profile fields with information.

• ✓Name
• ✓Type
• ✓Country
• ✓State / region
• ✓Address
• ✓Phone
• ✓Email
• ✓Website
• ✓Mission

Connections to research consortia and ALS networks.

• —Part of a consortia
• —International reach
• —Publishes research
• —Maintains an ALS database
• ✓Mentions a known network (NEALS, ENCALS, TRICALS, etc.)

Contact

Mission

Volunteer branch with independent website (mndamanchester.org.uk) covering Greater Manchester and district including Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Tameside, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, and Glossop. Notable volunteer Andrew McDermott has been featured on Roch Valley Radio's 'The 60's Show' talking about MND awareness. Annual fundraising events include Ben Johnson's Golf Event at Hazel Grove Golf Club, Lillybeth Naylor's MND Netball Tournament in Worsley, and the annual AMET Christmas lunch. Coordinates with the Manchester MND Care Centre at Salford Royal Hospital. — Regional Patient Support, Association Visitor Home Visits, Peer Support Groups, Fundraising, Awareness Raising, Financial Support Funds, Equipment Loans, Bereavement Support, Volunteer Network