London to Paris – a triumph of determination and community

by Helen.McCarroll@mdsupportcentre.org | Sep 26, 2025 | Centre Updates, Event Updates, Featured

The MD Support Centre is thrilled to announce that its London to Paris fundraising challenge raised an incredible £11,000 to support people living with muscular dystrophy. In September, our community rose to the challenge of a 335-mile cycle to raise funds. The power...

Breathe easy with MD Support Centre’s Breathing and More classes

by Helen.McCarroll@mdsupportcentre.org | Aug 19, 2025 | Centre Updates, Featured

If you’re living with muscular dystrophy and want to improve your breathing, feel more in control, or simply take some time to relax, our Breathing and More classes are here to help. Led by our Co-Lead Osteopath France, these monthly online sessions combine simple...

Connecting Across Borders: MDSC Physiotherapists at the FSHD Connect Conference

by Helen.McCarroll@mdsupportcentre.org | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog, Centre Updates, Featured

Co-Lead Physiotherapists Lynn Ward and Ulrike Uta represented MD Support Centre at the first-ever FSHD Connect Conference in Amsterdam this summer. Organised by FSHD Europe, the event brought together researchers, clinicians, and people living with FSHD from across...

Join MD Support Centre’s Race to Paris and help us go the distance!

by Helen.McCarroll@mdsupportcentre.org | Jul 28, 2025 | Event Updates, Featured

Join our Race to Paris this September and help us reach 330 miles one pedal at a time! We’re calling on our MD community to join our team and help us cycle a combined total of 335 miles – the distance from London to Paris – over five days. While Donna, Lynn and Sarah...

An opportunity to grow – physiotherapy student, Adam, shares his experiences

by Helen.McCarroll@mdsupportcentre.org | Jul 22, 2025 | Blog, Centre Updates, Featured

Adam Parkes, a physiotherapy student from the University of Northampton, recently completed a five-week placement at the MD Support Centre. It was his first clinical placement, and one he describes as a transformative introduction to neuromuscular physiotherapy. Adam...

Take part in our 2025 Annual Service User Survey

by Helen.McCarroll@mdsupportcentre.org | Jul 14, 2025 | Centre Updates, Featured

Our 2025 Annual Service User Survey is now live and we need your feedback! Help shape the future of MD Support Centre by having your say in our 2025 Annual Service User Survey. Launching today, the survey plays a vital part in helping us improve our services, tailor...