A celebratory coffee morning was held in Daventry to officially launch a new MD Support Centre clinic for people with muscular dystrophy. Following the success of a pilot scheme at Reach for Health in the town, the satellite clinic will …
Inspiring independence at our open days
When Leanne Herbert shared her journey towards full time wheelchair use at our Open Day in 2023, it inspired fellow MD Support Centre service user Bhavesh Tailor to reconsider using a powered wheelchair to support his independence. As part of …
Leamington community fund boost for MD Support Centre
Royal Leamington Spa Town Council’s Community Grant Fund has awarded £2,000 to MD Support Centre to help local people benefit from its services. The Mayor of Leamington, Cllr Alan Boad, visited MD Support Centre at Westwood Business Park, Coventry, to …
Therapists take sessions to the next level at MD Support Centre
A new hoist at MD Support Centre is enabling therapists to take their sessions to the next level. MD Support Centre has been able to install the hoist at its Westwood Business Park headquarters thanks to generous donations from Screwfix …
Birmingham couple honour dad with ‘Running for Rafik’ half marathon challenge
A Birmingham couple who describe themselves as ‘not runners’ are taking on a half marathon for MD Support Centre. Fady Ghobrial, aged 27, of the city’s Jewellery Quarter, is raising money for MD Support Centre in memory of his father …
MD Support Centre benefits from Amazon donation
Amazon in Coventry has made a £2,000 donation to MD Support Centre to help people living with lifelong neuromuscular conditions. MD Support Centre offers in-person physical therapies to help people maintain their health, mobility and independence. The donation from Amazon …
£1,000 boost for Leicester satellite clinic
Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Support Centre’s satellite clinic in Leicester has benefited from a £1,000 boost thanks to The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund. The Charity helps more than 570 registered service users at its Coventry headquarters and region-wide clinics in …
Partnership with Wenman Healthcare boosts mobility expertise for service users
Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre has formed a new partnership with local family-run business, Wenman Healthcare, to provide service users with expert mobility equipment advice and support. Operating from its own independent living centre in Barford, Warwick, Wenman Healthcare is recognised …
New Year’s Message 2024
Dear Friend, Happy New Year from MD Support Centre! 2023 was such a joyful, celebratory year for MD Support Centre. It was so wonderful to host more in-person social events to bring our local MD community together and celebrate the …
Bournville satellite clinic celebrates first anniversary
A specialist clinic in Bournville supporting people with muscular dystrophy is celebrating its first anniversary. The clinic is run by Coventry-based charity MD Support Centre and provides vital therapy to help people maintain their health, mobility and independence. Based at …