MND SUPPORT GROUPS
August Dates
MND Association Support Groups which are due to take place in the East Midlands in the coming month. We would encourage anybody attending a face to face support group to take a lateral flow test before attending, just to be safe, and also try to have a mask to hand if you are able to wear one and required to do so by the venue (particularly applies if the meeting is taking place in a hospice or care home setting – these settings will be able to provide a mask if it is a pre-requisite of entering the building). If you need to use non-invasive ventilation (NIV) at a face to face support group please contact me using the details at the end of this communication, as we have specific expert guidance about this.
Wednesday 3rd August, 2pm-3.30pm – North Notts Support Group (Nottinghamshire)
Occurs on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
A friendly meeting for people living with MND and their families who may struggle to get to Nottingham for the 2nd Thursday Support Group.
Location: Bassetlaw Hospice, Cedar House, North Road, Retford, DN22 7XF
More information available at www.mnd-notts.org.uk
Friday 5th August, 1pm-3pm – Mollie’s Support Group (Derbyshire)
Occurs on the 1st Friday of every month
A group for anyone affected by MND – patients, families & carers – offering peer and professional support. Access to additional hospice services for people living in Derbyshire.
Location: Treetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, DE72 3SS
More information available at www.treetopshospice.org.uk/our-services/wellbeing-space/mollies-mnd-support-group
Monday 8th August, 7pm-8pm – Carers Support Group (Evening) (East Midlands – online)
We will be trialling an online evening support group for carers of people with MND who may be unable to attend the usual afternoon carers support group.
Location: Online zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81629510789
Wednesday 10th August, 1pm-3pm – Cuppa and a Chat (Lincolnshire)
Occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month
A friendly Cuppa and a Chat with fellow people living with MND, families and carers.
Location: Tennyson Wharf Care Home, Park Lane, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2ZD
Thursday 11th August, 2.15pm-3.45pm – 2nd Thursday Support Group (Nottinghamshire)
Occurs on the 2nd Thursday of every month
An opportunity for people whose lives have been affected by MND to get-together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in order to share with one another and learn more about the issues surrounding MND.
Location: Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Plains Road, Nottingham, NG3 5RH
More information available at www.mnd-notts.org.uk
Wednesday 17th August, 2pm-3pm – Carers Support Group (East Midlands – online)
Occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Get friendly peer support from other people caring for someone with MND, share information and advice and stay connected.
Location: Online zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81723629849
NEW – Thursday 18th August, 2pm-3.30pm – NELSWeLaR Support Group (North East Leicestershire, South West Lincolnshire and Rutland)
Occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month
A brand new support group for people living close to the Grantham area, a chance to meet other people living with MND and enjoy a friendly cuppa and a chat.
Location: St Barnabas Wellbeing Centre, 86 Barrowby Road, Grantham, NG31 8AF
Wednesday 24th August, 1pm-2.30pm – South Lincolnshire Support Group (Lincolnshire)
Occurs on the 4th Wednesday of every month
Enjoy refreshments and a chance to meet other people living with MND, plus opportunities to access therapy services from St Barnabas Hospice.
Location: St Barnabas Wellbeing Centre, Novak House, Resolution Close, Endeavour Business Park, Boston, PE21 7TT
Thursday 25th August, 3pm-4.30pm – Central and East Midlands Zoom Support Group (online)
For people with MND, carers and families, who may be unable to attend face to face support groups in your area, or if you would like to attend more than one support group per month – all welcome!
Location: Online zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84550584998
TO BE CONFIRMED – Tuesday 30th August, 2pm-3pm – Newly diagnosed support meeting (East Midlands – online)
If you have recently received a diagnosis of MND this one hour Zoom meeting is a chance for you to learn more about the support available and ask any questions to your Area Support Coordinator and an MND specialist nurse.
Location: Online zoom meeting – by invitation only (invitations will be sent out approximately one week before the meeting – if you do not receive an invitation and think you should have then please contact me on the details below).
If you have any questions or would like more information please do not hesitate to contact Matthew Hollis Area Support Coordinator at:
matthew.hollis@mndassociation.org
