MND Matters by the MND Association

MND Matters: Episode 41 – Children, young people and family support

When someone is diagnosed with MND, the effects can ripple across the whole family. Lindsay shares her experience of living with PLS – a form of MND – and how her daughte

MND Matters: Episode 40: Preserving your voice

In this episode of MND Matters, we explore the world of voice banking and how rapidly evolving technology is changing the way people stay heard. Guided by questions from 

MND Matters: Episode 39 – Love, loss and the power of pets

“Sometimes the companionship of a dog is better than human company. They don't judge you. You don't have to sort of speak. They're just there. And sometimes that's all yo

MND Matters: Episode 38 – Shaped by you: our five-year research goals

Meet Rick and Ali – our hosts for this special episode of MND Matters.  Rick is a biologist, educator, advocate and artist living with PLS - a slow progressing form of M

Episode 37 - Eating and drinking

In this powerful episode, host Domonique is joined by Lorraine Redmond, who lives with MND, Emma Wood, a clinical lead dietitian, and Jonathan Phang, a cook and MND Assoc

MND Matters Episode 36: Driving change for the MND community

In this episode of MND Matters, Chief Executive Tanya Curry and Director of Engagement Richard Evans reflect on a transformative year for the MND Association. From record

MND Matters Episode 35 - Transforming MND research with AI: Longitude Prize on ALS

In this episode of MND Matters, Helen is joined by Tris Dyson from Challenge Works, and the MND Association’s Dr Mike Rogers and Dr Brian Dickie, to explore the groundbre

MND Matters Episode 34: Behind the curtain with Michael Patrick and Oisín Kearney

Eighteen months after announcing his diagnosis of MND, actor and writer Michael Patrick gives us an insight into his starring role in a special adaptation of Shakespeare’

MND Matters Episode 33: Q&A with Coronation Street’s Dan Brocklebank and Peter Ash

Coronation Street actors Dan and Peter answer your questions in this special episode of MND Matters. Go behind the scenes of Peter’s award-winning portrayal of Corrie cha

MND Matters Episode 32: Caring for someone with MND

"One of the things we’ve said is - as long as we laugh more times than we cry, we're winning.” Carers of people with motor neurone disease (MND) often face significant e

MND Matters Episode 31: Tanya Arnold sits down with Tanya Curry

Sports journalist and West Yorkshire branch patron Tanya Arnold sits down with Chief Executive Tanya Curry, who recently marked one year in post at the MND Association. I

MND Matters Episode 30: The Love Inside - The Making of our Campaign

Have you seen our new awareness campaign, The Love Inside? In this episode, host Helen chats to the MND Association’s Director of External Affairs Chris James to find out

MND Matters Episode 29: Cultural challenges with MND

In this thought-provoking episode of the MND Matters podcast, Yvonne Johnson, living with MND, and author Liv Little, whose dad died with MND in 2022, talk to the Associa

MND Matters Episode 28: Eddie Redmayne meets Lesley Connor

In this captivating episode of the MND Matters podcast, Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne takes the reins as he sits down with the incredible Lesley Connor, an M

MND Matters Episode 27: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

This month's episode was recorded on location at the very first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, which took place on Sunday 14 May. Our Press Officer, Ally, was roaming the co

MND Matters Episode 26: What is motor neurone disease (MND)?

What is motor neurone disease? Is there a cure? What causes it? Who does it affect? In this episode, our host Helen, is joined MND Association Head of Research, Dr N

MND Matters Episode 25: Wheelchairs

Did you know that it's estimated that 80% of people living with MND will need a wheelchair during their time living with the condition? In this insightful episode, our g

MND Matters Episode 24: Support MND Carers ft. Charlotte Hawkins

This month we're joined by special guest host, Good Morning Britain’s Charlotte Hawkins. Charlotte speaks with Kuai Peng and David who discuss their experiences of being

MND Matters Episode 23 (4): Julie's fundraising story #TakeOverMND

This month, MND Matters is a little different. Instead of one episode, we're sharing four short stories. Each features someone who has fundraised for the MND Association

MND Matters Episode 23 (3): Richard's fundraising story #TakeOverMND

This month, MND Matters is a little different. Instead of one episode, we're sharing four short stories. Each features someone who has fundraised for the MND Association