Patients United2EndMND
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We are a group of patients, working to support the drive for a cure for MND.
UK
Joined January 2022
For obvious reasons, we are, very sadly, part of an ever-changing community. See our post to find out more about our aims, who we work with, what we've done together & what we're doing to help accelerate progress in @mndresearch @UKMNDRI #United2EndMND
https://t.co/7JPmEcOoIZ
united2endmnd.org
United2EndMND Committed to the acceleration of MND research United2EndMND is committed to promoting the acceleration of MND research towards meaningful treatments and, ultimately, a cure through a …
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New research reveals what people with #MND/#ALS need when deciding on genetic testing: clear info, implications for family & tailored support.📃 This data can help inform decision aids to assist people when thinking about genetic testing. Read more🔗 https://t.co/uz8ROz4qDV
ukmndri.org
A new study has explored the experiences of people with motor neuron disease (MND) when deciding whether to have genetic testing. The findings highlight the importance of clear information and...
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My latest ‘Devil is in the detail’ post on the interpretation of #als #mnd trial statistics and other challenges. This one was prompted by the recent criticism of a paper led by Sheffield University published in late 2024. https://t.co/jtj7n18R26
onein300.com
This, my latest ‘Devil is in the Detail’ post, was partly prompted by a recent letter to an ALS and FTD scientific journal, commenting on a paper published in the same journal over a year before. I…
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We've hit 100 sign-ups to our Remote Research Platform! Thank you to everyone who has signed up; together, we’re building a more inclusive #MND/#ALS research community. 🔗If you haven't joined, sign up below! https://t.co/TEatvivKnK
ukmndri.org
Get involved You can now take part in MND research without having to travel. In collaboration with researchers at the University of Sheffield, we’ve created a secure online platform that makes it...
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Huge thanks to senior UK neurologists who signed this @MNDpatients appreciate your support. We need to avoid respiratory infection so, if having trouble accessing Covid booster, your advice will be a big help https://t.co/s2BM1Fp3JW
@mndcampaigns @AmmarAlChalabi @profcjmcdermott
united2endmnd.org
Covid-19 Boosters in the UK – Statement This autumn is the first since the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) changed its policy on who can receive Covid-19 vaccination bo…
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There is also, importantly, a survey on the tools. If you do review the decision aids please complete the survey as the developers want to improve the tools as they go forward. https://t.co/S943fPQ0H6
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#MND #ALS genetic testing is a complex subject both technically & perhaps more importantly whether to have testing if diagnosed or have a family history. What are implications for you/your family? New tools from Sheffield & Leeds Unis might help? (1/2) https://t.co/WFIP4QWKiN
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The "clinically extremely vulnerable" with #MND & other serious conditions no longer qualify automatically for Covid booster. Totally illogical when we do qualify for flu vaccine! Pls sign petition https://t.co/uo1FUmB7om
@cv_cev @IanByrneMP @AphraBrandreth @_Chris_Coghlan 1/2
petition.parliament.uk
'Protect the NHS' and 'Save Lives' by continuing to fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people, including most previously shielded as CEV, rather than limiting them to over-75s, care...
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Pls sign/share petition @challengingMND @edslater @DarbyRimmerMND @Redsmail @jjanisiobi @IanPrattMNDF @MNDANorWave @MNDa_Cheshire @MndaSouth @SussexMND @kingsmnd @MNDOxford @MNDManchester @WestMnd @MNDPatients @MNDEastLondon @MNDSandESom @ZoeTheBall
https://t.co/17tphLCgI4 2/2
bbc.co.uk
David Setters, 68, was diagnosed with MND a decade ago and relies on a ventilator at night.
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Please sign/share this petition. Let’s get 10000 to force government response. Patients with #mnd #als will die this winter if respiratory compromised if they don’t get the option to have free vaccination. We need to get mad & in-compassionate policy reversed. @wesstreeting
@MNDpatients are extremely vulnerable to Covid & need access to booster to protect against infection. Thanks @BBCSurrey for coverage c8:05 today. Pls sign https://t.co/uo1FUmB7om
https://t.co/17tphLCgI4 Thank you @united2endmnd @MarkNormanNews @liampdwyer @cv_cev @_Chris_Coghlan
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@MNDpatients are extremely vulnerable to Covid & need access to booster to protect against infection. Thanks @BBCSurrey for coverage c8:05 today. Pls sign https://t.co/uo1FUmB7om
https://t.co/17tphLCgI4 Thank you @united2endmnd @MarkNormanNews @liampdwyer @cv_cev @_Chris_Coghlan
bbc.co.uk
David Setters, 68, was diagnosed with MND a decade ago and relies on a ventilator at night.
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Please support this UK government petition to reinstate automatic qualification for Covid boosters for #mnd #als and other clinically at risk patients. @UKMNDRI @mndassoc @MNDoddie5
https://t.co/kDfirjHt36
petition.parliament.uk
'Protect the NHS' and 'Save Lives' by continuing to fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people, including most previously shielded as CEV, rather than limiting them to over-75s, care...
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Please support this UK government petition to reinstate automatic qualification for Covid boosters for #mnd #als and other clinically at risk patients. @UKMNDRI @mndassoc @MNDoddie5
https://t.co/kDfirjHt36
petition.parliament.uk
'Protect the NHS' and 'Save Lives' by continuing to fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people, including most previously shielded as CEV, rather than limiting them to over-75s, care...
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Interim measures are needed @karinsmyth. The drug is being supplied free by @biogen to some appropriate @MNDPatients Remaining c20 desperately need this to extend their lives with their loved ones. Please allocate necessary resources ASAP @burrow_geoff @edslater @DarbyRimmerMND
Thank you @BambosMP MP for submitting a parliamentary question on improving access to treatments for people with SOD1 #MND and for your continued support of #PrescribeLife. Read the full response from @karinsmyth here:
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Good to see overseas pharma bringing its novel drug with good preclinical evidence to UK's innovative drug screening platform, @EXPERTS_ALS, which aims to drastically reduce the time taken for Phase 2 trials. https://t.co/PAkgwxzwXr
@UKMNDRI @MNDOxford @neuroshef @NatureNeuro
united2endmnd.org
Breaking the mould? More news this week from the EXPERTS-ALS platform.
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This is a tragic story, because, at 14 years old, Kyle is almost certainly the youngest person living with #MND in the UK. Please help him find temporary accessible housing by signing the petition! @MNDPatients
https://t.co/1XEzSCrjTc via @UKChange @edslater @DarbyRimmerMND
change.org
Help Kyle Find Temporary Accessible Housing
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Very good to see @mndassoc rolling out its @mndresearch nurse programme. @MNDPatients @UKMNDRI @kingsmnd @neuroshef @MNDOxford @JNewton_MND
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Today is #MNDAwarenessDay, a moment to highlight the hidden realities of living with #MND. Our translational research projects aim to find treatments for MND through a national, coordinated approach. 👉 Discover more:
ukmndri.org
On MND Awareness Day, we’re spotlighting the projects accelerating real progress and explaining why translational research is key to finding effective treatments. Today marks MND Awareness Day, a...
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Please "Prescribe Life" for Seckin & other @MNDpatients with SOD1 gene mutation on #MNDglobalawarenessday by signing this petition https://t.co/4O2THW7En6
@DarbyRimmerMND @edslater @burrow_geoff @CharlotteHawkns @Redsmail @LynnPritchatt @cris_hoskin @eleanor_dalley
act.mndassociation.org
Join our Prescribe Life campaign to help people living with SOD1 MND access a life-changing treatment Add your name now to join our campaign to make this revolutionary SOD1 MND drug available to all
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Your chance to have your say on how @mndassoc uses donors' funds to support @MNDresearch
https://t.co/Sivk79r5J8 Please give it a go & make sure your voice is heard. Please share.
smartsurvey.co.uk
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
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@JoanneD_ @UKMNDRI @mndassoc @MNDPatients @MNDRegister @mndcampaigns @APPGonMND @IanByrneMP @AphraBrandreth @alexwardfund When data is integrated with @DementiasUK @HDR_UK @UKMNDRI initiatives funded by @united2endmnd campaign with @mndassoc @MNDScotland @MNDoddie5 @lifearc, @mndresearch scientists will have powerful weapon to speed up progress to new treatments & a cure 2/2
hdruk.ac.uk
Research into neurological condition motor neurone disease (MND) will receive a major boost through the formation of a new data catalyst.
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