Our history

2024: Daventry satellite launched and aquatic exercise returns
2024: Daventry satellite launched and aquatic exercise returns

To meet the growing demand for services, the charity opened an additional satellite clinic in 2024, located in Daventry at the Reach for Health Centre. The new clinic features a…Read More

2022: Tenth anniversary year brings exciting changes
2022: Tenth anniversary year brings exciting changes

2022, the charity’s tenth anniversary year, brought significant changes. The charity opened its first clinic in Birmingham, expanding services to people in the city and surrounding areas. Located at Bournville…Read More

2021: New locations offer additional support
2021: New locations offer additional support

In 2021, the charity expanded its reach in the West Midlands by opening a satellite clinic in Tipton, based at the Murray Hall Community Centre. This new location provided more…Read More

2020: Online services launched and first CEO employed
2020: Online services launched and first CEO employed

In 2020, the charity launched online services to support people throughout the pandemic. These services, including online physiotherapy and osteopathy, exercise classes, and breathing and mindfulness sessions, were so successful…Read More

2019: Charity extends to East Midlands and secures major Lottery funding
2019: Charity extends to East Midlands and secures major Lottery funding

2019 saw continued growth and development with its newest satellite opening in Loughborough. This expansion enabled the charity to serve more people living in the East Midlands. The charity was…Read More

2018: MD Support Centre opens Birmingham satellite and complementary therapies begin
2018: MD Support Centre opens Birmingham satellite and complementary therapies begin

In addition to physiotherapy, osteopathy, and hydrotherapy, the charity introduced complementary therapies along with a group seated Pilates class. It also announced the opening of its second satellite clinic, in…Read More

2017: First satellite launched and the charity rebrands
2017: First satellite launched and the charity rebrands

2017 marked a significant year for the charity with two major developments: the launch of its first satellite clinic and a rebrand to Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre. The new outreach…Read More

2016: The Centre extends to meet increased referrals
2016: The Centre extends to meet increased referrals

NMC Midlands quickly established a strong reputation as a unique centre offering specialised physical therapies for individuals with muscle-wasting conditions, leading to a growing demand for its services. In 2016,…Read More

2015: Aquatic Therapy sessions begin
2015: Aquatic Therapy sessions begin

Co-lead Physiotherapists Lynn Ward and Ulrike Uta led the first Aquatic Therapy taster sessions in the summer of 2015. The response was overwhelmingly positive, prompting the sessions to continue and…Read More

2013: Physical therapies start at NMC Midlands
2013: Physical therapies start at NMC Midlands

In 2013, the charity launched physiotherapy treatments, which were met with an overwhelmingly positive response. Osteopathy soon followed, further expanding the range of support available. As word spread, service users…Read More

2012: The Centre opens its doors
The Centre opens its doors at Hereward college

With premises secured, the founding trustees formally established NMC Midlands, with Julian Pritchard as the first Chair. Supported by the Neuromuscular Centre Winsford, work began in September 2012 to get…Read More

2010: NMC Midlands is founded
2010: NMC Midlands is founded

Due to a lack of physiotherapy services available for adults with neuromuscular conditions in the Midlands, a group of individuals affected by muscular dystrophy came together to establish a specialist…Read More

2009: Major report highlights gaps in neuromuscular services
2009: Major report highlights gaps in neuromuscular services

In 2009, a major report highlighted serious gaps in specialist care for people with neuromuscular conditions across the UK. Commissioned by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy, the Walton…Read More