We believe that everyone affected by muscular dystrophy should be able to access specialist support, make informed choices, and live well for longer. Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do.
Our mission
We work together to support people affected by Muscular Dystrophy, creating an environment where full potential and optimal well-being can be achieved, through provision of, or enabling access to, physical therapies and other support services.
Our vision
To improve the ability of people with or affected by Muscular Dystrophy to live well for longer, putting people with MD in the lead.
We will do this by:
- growing our service capacity, scope, reach, accessibility and relevance
- continuously improving our systems for governance, sustainability and clinical effectiveness
- diversifying income streams and improving our engagement with service users via strengthened communications/marketing
Our values
Innovating
- Responding positively and energetically to feedback and new ideas
- Continually reviewing and improving our services and activities
- Seeking new and better ways of working, sharing learning with everyone we work with
Caring
- Developing and sharing understanding of the needs of people with MD
- Being sensitive to the needs of others
- Working towards our vision and goals with enthusiasm, drive and courage
- Ensuring that we treat everyone with respect and courtesy
Unifying
- Bringing together people affected by MD
- Drawing upon the views and experience of others in developing the Charity
- Enabling access to the best possible support for people with MD and their carers by working in partnership with other organizations
- Being proactive, acting as a facilitator to encourage others to share knowledge and best practice to expand the safety net and support network for people with MD
Empowering
- Ensuring that we provide quality information and advice to people with MD for them to make their own choices
- Working collaboratively to make a difference to the lives of people with MD and those affected by MD
- Encouraging the involvement of people with MD in the development and work of the charity
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Changes to our Board of Trustees: a fond farewell and a warm welcome
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New research study for people with Becker muscular dystrophy
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