Shape the future of our charity at our focus group
Join our newly relaunched Service User Focus Group and help shape the future of MD Support Centre.
By taking part, you can influence decisions, help shape future activities, and ensure our work is guided by real lived experience. Your insight helps us improve services, explore new opportunities, and keep meeting the needs of our community.
About the group
The group meets regularly with sessions held online after office hours to make it easier for more people to join. You don’t need to attend every session – you are welcome to take part when you can.
Focus Group members play a vital role by:
- Giving honest feedback on ideas and plans
- Suggesting new activities, services, or improvements
- Representing the needs of the wider service user community
- Encouraging others to join, bringing fresh voices and perspectives
To register your interest, email getintouch@mdsupportcentre.org.
Adapting to Change through shared wisdom and support
Our new two-part Adapting to Change group kicked off on Wednesday 12 November, giving participants the chance to explore how to stay active and connected in the face of change. The refreshed format allows time to reflect between sessions, take stock of what resonated most, and return with new insights and questions for deeper discussion.
The group thrives on the idea of members as “Experts by Experience,” sharing practical tips and personal stories to support one another, while also providing connection and enjoyment, helping to tackle isolation.
November’s session focused on staying active despite new challenges. Members exchanged tips on maintaining physical and mental wellbeing, from using fitness trackers to set personal goals, to exercising at home alongside family for motivation.
The group also explored practical solutions for colder weather, including heated gloves, shawls, and portable power banks, as well as navigating accessible venues and transport. One attendee reflected that hearing others’ experiences helped him realise more was possible than he had thought.
The follow-up session will be held online on Wednesday 10 December from 6.00 – 7.00pm. You’re welcome to join even if you missed the first session. Register here.
Looking ahead, future discussions will cover topics such as navigating emotions with change and understanding shifts in relationships. If you’d like to be part of a supportive community that shares advice, practical tips, and personal experiences, the Adapting to Change group is a welcoming space to support you.
Visit our events page for future group dates.