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Ruth Hereford honoured for championing people living with muscular dystrophy

By Helen McCarrollOn 06/08/2026In Featured

Ruth Hereford, Chair of Trustees at MD Support Centre, has been named one of 100 Warwickshire Changemakers 2026 for her leadership and advocacy.

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MD Support Centre launches Clinical & Community Experience Pathway for future professionals

By Helen McCarrollOn 21/07/2026In Centre Updates, Featured

MD Support Centre launches Clinical & Community Experience Pathway to develop future professionals and champion inclusive care.

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Summer 2026 Magazine: Stories of independence, determination and living well with muscular dystrophy

By Helen McCarrollOn 25/06/2026In Featured

The Summer 2026 edition of the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre magazine is out now. Read inspiring stories, practical advice and updates from across our community.

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Michael Attenborough Visits the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre Following National Recognition

By Helen McCarrollOn 28/05/2026In Centre Updates, Featured

Renowned theatre director Michael Attenborough visited the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre this week to learn about the charity’s work

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MD Support Centre named Not-For-Profit Champion at Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2026

By Helen McCarrollOn 29/04/2026In Centre Updates, Featured

MD Support Centre named Not-For-Profit Champion at the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2026.

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Ruth Hereford wins prestigious Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement

By Helen McCarrollOn 24/04/2026In Centre Updates, Featured

MD Support Centre’s Chair, Ruth Hereford, receives Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement at national event.

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Mind, Body, and Breathing class relaunches at the Centre

By Helen McCarrollOn 20/04/2026In Centre Updates, Featured

Our much-loved seated yoga class is relaunching as Mind, Body and Breathing, a gentle, chair-based class designed specifically for our service users.

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2025 survey results show our support is changing lives

By Helen McCarrollOn 14/04/2026In Centre Updates, Featured

The latest Service User Survey from the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre highlights the powerful difference our specialist support can make.

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Expanded hand therapy service to launch in March

By Helen McCarrollOn 24/02/2026In Centre Updates, Featured

MD Support Centre is launching new hand therapy sessions, supporting people to maintain their hand function and support independence.

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“It’s lovely to see something grow, but even more special to know you’ve been part of that growth.”

By Helen McCarrollOn 20/02/2026In Blog, Featured

Meet the Team: Lynn Ward, Co-Lead Physiotherapist Lynn Ward joined MD Support Centre as its very first physiotherapist. Over the past thirteen years, she has helped the charity grow from small beginnings into a leading specialist service for people living …

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