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Mid Kent Matters
Autumn 2021
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Autumn 2021
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
6th and 20th October; 3rd and 17th November;
1st and 15th December and 5th and 19th January
Medway and Maidstone Support Groups continue on the
first and third Wednesdays on Zoom as above
GOOD NEWS!
Maidstone Support Group will meet at
The Heart of Kent Hospice on
1st and 5th October; 5th and 19th November;
3rd and 17th December and 7th and 2nd January
10am -2pm
29th September
Face to Face Support Group Meeting at Aylesford Friary, 11am
Bring drink, chairs and snack
Sunday 3rd October
London Marathon – watch out for our runners
Saturday 9th October
Ovenden Annual Charity Disco, Lordswood Leisure Centre
Tickets in advance from 01634 855579
Saturday 16th October
St Augustine’s church, Fund Raising Fair at Rock Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 5PW
10am – 2pm
Come and say Hello at Mid Kent’s stall!
Saturday November 13th
Christmas Bazaar, Princes Hall, High Street, Rochester
11am-3pm
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
6th and 20th October; 3rd and 17th November;
1st and 15th December and 5th and 19th January
Medway and Maidstone Support Groups continue on the
first and third Wednesdays on Zoom as above
GOOD NEWS!
Maidstone Support Group will meet at
The Heart of Kent Hospice on
1st and 5th October; 5th and 19th November;
3rd and 17th December and 7th and 2nd January
10am -2pm
29th September
Face to Face Support Group Meeting at Aylesford Friary, 11am
Bring drink, chairs and snack
Sunday 3rd October
London Marathon – watch out for our runners
Saturday 9th October
Ovenden Annual Charity Disco, Lordswood Leisure Centre
Tickets in advance from 01634 855579
Saturday 16th October
St Augustine’s church, Fund Raising Fair at Rock Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 5PW
10am – 2pm
Come and say Hello at Mid Kent’s stall!
Saturday November 13th
Christmas Bazaar, Princes Hall, High Street, Rochester
11am-3pm
FROM THE CHAIR
I am delighted to report that there are signs of us returning to normal – our face to face support meetings are slowly returning as are the Carers’ Meetings and all our fundraising events. This combined with the wonderful news on advances being made on the research front and to government policy on disability mean we are well positioned for an optimistic end to this trying year – things really are looking up.
Can I remind everyone that the Branch still holds a range of large and small equipment - so please do check with your Association Visitor or with myself to see if we have the equipment you need before you spend the money.
As always I am so looking forward to seeing everyone.
Annette
Can I remind everyone that the Branch still holds a range of large and small equipment - so please do check with your Association Visitor or with myself to see if we have the equipment you need before you spend the money.
As always I am so looking forward to seeing everyone.
Annette
CARE REPORT
As I write this summer seems to have made a late appearance giving us a boost to move on to the shorter Autumn days and Winter months. We also have the benefit of a successful vaccination programme, which gives us hope that we will be able to move through the final months of 2021 into a more positive future to plan for 2022 and to finally meet regularly together again face to face.
Meanwhile we must be patient and acknowledge that our Hospices and we ourselves must remain cautious so you will not be too surprised when I say that to date we have no confirmation of when we can meet together at the Hospice venues.
During the past couple of months however it had been a fantastic bonus to have the opportunity to meet outdoors and share in mutual support and friendship. We were thrilled to welcome about 40 people to the Support meeting at Aylesford Friary. The weather was kind to us and it was a pleasure to meet with our friends old and new. There was even ice cream to be had - Annette took the Tea Shop by surprise when she depleted their stock by ordering ice creams for all! I hope that were able to restock in time for the warm weather!
We also enjoyed the boat trips that Annette arranged which also included a delicious lunch. Once again the weather was warm and all had a lovely trip enjoying a leisurely scenic boat trip in good company. One group saw a Kingfisher but the group I enjoyed my trip with were not so lucky - much to my disappointment. Maybe next time? I am sure you will enjoy seeing the photos of these get-togethers elsewhere in MKM to refresh your memory and whet your appetite for future such meetings.
Meanwhile we will continue to meet over zoom on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month so we can keep in touch and up to date on any possibilities that may arise to meet face to face at a suitable venue.
We are pleased to note that Dr Banerjee has recommenced some face to face clinics which are now being held fortnightly at the Wisdom Hospice. If you have any questions about these and assessment or ongoing monitoring of your care please contact me, Annette or your AV so that we can support you by signposting you appropriate Health and Social Care professionals and Care Providers.
We are continually grateful to all our members, their families and friends for the fundraising and consequent awareness raising of MND that you all do. If you or someone you know are planning an event, please share details so that we can advertise them our website as appropriate and most importantly this allows us to extend our thanks to people for their support. Be assured that every penny raised for the Mid Kent Branch is used directly for the care of those whom we support locally.
Finally a reminder - do be sure to book your flu injection as soon as it is available. If you have any difficulties arranging this or your Covid booster do let us know.
Looking forward to meeting with you all again soon.
Sheila
Meanwhile we must be patient and acknowledge that our Hospices and we ourselves must remain cautious so you will not be too surprised when I say that to date we have no confirmation of when we can meet together at the Hospice venues.
During the past couple of months however it had been a fantastic bonus to have the opportunity to meet outdoors and share in mutual support and friendship. We were thrilled to welcome about 40 people to the Support meeting at Aylesford Friary. The weather was kind to us and it was a pleasure to meet with our friends old and new. There was even ice cream to be had - Annette took the Tea Shop by surprise when she depleted their stock by ordering ice creams for all! I hope that were able to restock in time for the warm weather!
We also enjoyed the boat trips that Annette arranged which also included a delicious lunch. Once again the weather was warm and all had a lovely trip enjoying a leisurely scenic boat trip in good company. One group saw a Kingfisher but the group I enjoyed my trip with were not so lucky - much to my disappointment. Maybe next time? I am sure you will enjoy seeing the photos of these get-togethers elsewhere in MKM to refresh your memory and whet your appetite for future such meetings.
Meanwhile we will continue to meet over zoom on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month so we can keep in touch and up to date on any possibilities that may arise to meet face to face at a suitable venue.
We are pleased to note that Dr Banerjee has recommenced some face to face clinics which are now being held fortnightly at the Wisdom Hospice. If you have any questions about these and assessment or ongoing monitoring of your care please contact me, Annette or your AV so that we can support you by signposting you appropriate Health and Social Care professionals and Care Providers.
We are continually grateful to all our members, their families and friends for the fundraising and consequent awareness raising of MND that you all do. If you or someone you know are planning an event, please share details so that we can advertise them our website as appropriate and most importantly this allows us to extend our thanks to people for their support. Be assured that every penny raised for the Mid Kent Branch is used directly for the care of those whom we support locally.
Finally a reminder - do be sure to book your flu injection as soon as it is available. If you have any difficulties arranging this or your Covid booster do let us know.
Looking forward to meeting with you all again soon.
Sheila
TREASURERS REPORT
At last we have been able to gradually get back to meeting up with people again and hopefully some of you have been enjoying the various fundraising events that have been held to help raise awareness as well as funds. Whether it has been a coffee morning, a summer fete, a marathon or the Walk to D’feet, donations from quiz nights, plants sales from Joyce’s garden or book sales from Annette’s, the fundraising has been going fabulously well. I mentioned in the last MKM that we were looking at more new ways to raise funds in a “cashless” way as people move away from wanting to pay for things with cash. Dave Smart has set up a Text to Donate option and the branch also now has a “Sum Up” cashless machine enabling donations to be made directly to the branch. This works like a credit card machine that you see in retail outlets and credit or debit card payments can be made using chip and pin, contactless, via apple pay and more. We are in the early stages of trialling it at various events so if you are holding an event that you feel may benefit from having the option to make cashless payments then please let us know.
During the first months of 2021 our general donations and Gift Aid totalled £1061 and from fundraising events, our supporters have raised a fantastic £3282! We have gratefully received £670 from corporate donations, our “In memoriam” donations and tribute funds came to £12927, and with Branch fundraising of £3343 our total income for the period was an amazing £26342!
Our Thanks go to:- Generous Records, Leybourne convenience stores, the General Gordon Masonic Lodge, WH Smith Post Office Maidstone, Doddington Village, The George Inn, Dave Smart for Text2Donate and “buy me a coffee”, Sally Fawcett for plant sales, Annette & co for book sales, Lynne and Elaine for the press up challenge, Jean for quiz sheets, Sue for 100 Club, and of course to everyone for your support and donations. A special “thank you” to Daniel Wigg for raising an amazing £11200 with his “Race to the Stones” 100k challenge.
Over the same period, we have spent £10462 to support people affected by MND; £3719 of which has been on care, and £4794 on equipment. Our care costs have included quality of life grants, carers’ grants and therapies for people with MND and their carers. We have contributed towards home adaptations, moving costs, a neater eater, bio bidets, wc seat and other small equipment items, we have also paid for the provision of lifelines and covered the maintenance and repair costs, delivery and collection of equipment. Our future commitments include covering the costs of the MND support days at the Heart of Kent Hospice which will resume in October.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to support us with your online donations via our Justgiving and tribute pages, by standing orders or bank transfers direct to our account. Please get in touch if you wish to Gift Aid any donations that are made directly to our account, we receive an extra 25p for every £1 donated via Gift Aid which really does make a difference to our funds. As always we commit to using every penny raised or donated, to support local people diagnosed with MND so no one feels alone. Your donations will help us to continue to provide support to people with MND.
Lynne
At last we have been able to gradually get back to meeting up with people again and hopefully some of you have been enjoying the various fundraising events that have been held to help raise awareness as well as funds. Whether it has been a coffee morning, a summer fete, a marathon or the Walk to D’feet, donations from quiz nights, plants sales from Joyce’s garden or book sales from Annette’s, the fundraising has been going fabulously well. I mentioned in the last MKM that we were looking at more new ways to raise funds in a “cashless” way as people move away from wanting to pay for things with cash. Dave Smart has set up a Text to Donate option and the branch also now has a “Sum Up” cashless machine enabling donations to be made directly to the branch. This works like a credit card machine that you see in retail outlets and credit or debit card payments can be made using chip and pin, contactless, via apple pay and more. We are in the early stages of trialling it at various events so if you are holding an event that you feel may benefit from having the option to make cashless payments then please let us know.
During the first months of 2021 our general donations and Gift Aid totalled £1061 and from fundraising events, our supporters have raised a fantastic £3282! We have gratefully received £670 from corporate donations, our “In memoriam” donations and tribute funds came to £12927, and with Branch fundraising of £3343 our total income for the period was an amazing £26342!
Our Thanks go to:- Generous Records, Leybourne convenience stores, the General Gordon Masonic Lodge, WH Smith Post Office Maidstone, Doddington Village, The George Inn, Dave Smart for Text2Donate and “buy me a coffee”, Sally Fawcett for plant sales, Annette & co for book sales, Lynne and Elaine for the press up challenge, Jean for quiz sheets, Sue for 100 Club, and of course to everyone for your support and donations. A special “thank you” to Daniel Wigg for raising an amazing £11200 with his “Race to the Stones” 100k challenge.
Over the same period, we have spent £10462 to support people affected by MND; £3719 of which has been on care, and £4794 on equipment. Our care costs have included quality of life grants, carers’ grants and therapies for people with MND and their carers. We have contributed towards home adaptations, moving costs, a neater eater, bio bidets, wc seat and other small equipment items, we have also paid for the provision of lifelines and covered the maintenance and repair costs, delivery and collection of equipment. Our future commitments include covering the costs of the MND support days at the Heart of Kent Hospice which will resume in October.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to support us with your online donations via our Justgiving and tribute pages, by standing orders or bank transfers direct to our account. Please get in touch if you wish to Gift Aid any donations that are made directly to our account, we receive an extra 25p for every £1 donated via Gift Aid which really does make a difference to our funds. As always we commit to using every penny raised or donated, to support local people diagnosed with MND so no one feels alone. Your donations will help us to continue to provide support to people with MND.
Lynne
Our Sum-Up Cashless Machine
BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS and PUZZLES
The branch has been given a large number of new books and puzzles. We are selling the books at the BARGAIN price of a £1 each. They are the latest releases and include Crime, Thrillers, Romance and some children’s classics.
We have already sold a lot – over £800 worth, but have plenty more to sell. If you are able to help by buying some for Christmas presents, selling them at an event or at your workplace, or that of one of someone you know. I would be very happy to arrange to get a selection of books to you - there are about 20 different titles.
Phone or email me to find out more.
Annette.scott4@btinternet.com 07746623292
The branch has been given a large number of new books and puzzles. We are selling the books at the BARGAIN price of a £1 each. They are the latest releases and include Crime, Thrillers, Romance and some children’s classics.
We have already sold a lot – over £800 worth, but have plenty more to sell. If you are able to help by buying some for Christmas presents, selling them at an event or at your workplace, or that of one of someone you know. I would be very happy to arrange to get a selection of books to you - there are about 20 different titles.
Phone or email me to find out more.
Annette.scott4@btinternet.com 07746623292
JUSTGIVING PAGE
In May 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic and as it became clear that fundraising events would be put on hold, the Branch launched a Special Appeal via the JustGiving website. This webpage provided a new way to donate to the Branch, enabling supporters to record their messages of support for the work of the Branch, with their donation.
We have been so grateful for all the donations made in response to our Special Appeal. Your donations enabled us to continue to provide online support for people living with MND and their carers, as well as therapies and equipment as soon as restrictions allowed.
As life returns to normal, it is time for the Special Appeal page to be closed. As from 30 September, donations will no longer be made to that page, although previous donations will still be able to be viewed. Instead, we have a launched a general donation JustGiving page and any future donations can be made via JustGiving for those who would like to donate using that method.
ww.justgiving.com/fundraising/mid-kent-branch-mnd-association
Again, we would like to say a huge thank you to all who donated to the Special Appeal.
Wendy Buchan
In May 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic and as it became clear that fundraising events would be put on hold, the Branch launched a Special Appeal via the JustGiving website. This webpage provided a new way to donate to the Branch, enabling supporters to record their messages of support for the work of the Branch, with their donation.
We have been so grateful for all the donations made in response to our Special Appeal. Your donations enabled us to continue to provide online support for people living with MND and their carers, as well as therapies and equipment as soon as restrictions allowed.
As life returns to normal, it is time for the Special Appeal page to be closed. As from 30 September, donations will no longer be made to that page, although previous donations will still be able to be viewed. Instead, we have a launched a general donation JustGiving page and any future donations can be made via JustGiving for those who would like to donate using that method.
ww.justgiving.com/fundraising/mid-kent-branch-mnd-association
Again, we would like to say a huge thank you to all who donated to the Special Appeal.
Wendy Buchan
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100 CLUB WINNERS
June 21 1st 99 Sheila Howe 2nd 64 Nicky Underwood July 21 1st 46 Sally Doherty 2nd 68 Kevin Cope Aug 21 1st 22 Janet Bates 2nd 103 Louise White Sept 21 1st 39 Malcolm Spalding 2nd 8 Sofia Treadwell |
WOT NO KINGFISHER?
Even so we had a lovely day on the river Medway from Wateringbury to Teapot Island. It was a fine day, and not too hot, so with good company and delicious food what more could we want - except for that bird! The boat chugged along with trees and shrubs on both sides and a few people on the tow path, who all waved to us .The balsam was in full bloom. It is beautiful but must not be allowed in any garden. It is probably better known as Policemen’s Helmets and the seed pods explode and spread far and wide. I had never been through a lock before. My photo of the water gushing out was a failure -the boat rocked! Our volunteer crew worked hard opening and closing the gates, having left one member on board to keep an eye on us. Halfway back we stopped for lunch. It looked and was splendid and we enjoyed every last crumb. We were on the last trip of the season but please Annette book up for next year and we may see that bird. Joyce |
We had a lovely time - fine weather and good company. Lunch was delicious -so busy tucking in and enjoying it that I forgot to take a picture of the spread! Only complaint that I put into Annette was that we didn’t see a kingfisher - obviously they only show themselves when she is on-board! Sheila However … The first river trip out proved to be a lovely day – good weather, super food and great company. Getting onto the boat with an electric wheelchair was painless and we were so glad it worked as Sally was the eagle eyed spotter of the kingfisher that darted down the river in front of us. Even Yvonne saw it this time! Annette |
The Neuro Café is part of the Medway Neurological Network and is open every Friday from 1pm during term time.
Mid Kent branch is present on the second Friday of each month.
Jaspers Café is in the old Adult Education building, now Rochester Community hub in Eastgate, Rochester.
Mid Kent branch is present on the second Friday of each month.
Jaspers Café is in the old Adult Education building, now Rochester Community hub in Eastgate, Rochester.
MEDWAY INVISIBLE DISABILITY DAY
Linda with Mayor of Medway Cllr Jan Aldous and Mayor of Maidstone Cllr Fay Gooch
The first NVDi (Non - Invasive Disability Initiative) was held on Friday 3rd September at Rochester Cathedral. Many of our local associations had tables in the south and north aisles of the cathedral while some notable speakers gave presentations in the nave, which suggested the way forward.
The opening address was by Rt Hon Justin Tomlinson, MP via video, which was followed by Cllr Jan Aldous, Mayor of Medway, James Williams (director of Public Health Medway) and Cllr David Brake who holds the portfolio for adult services. Cllr Brake talked about future Medway Council initiatives, which will help to support residents who have hidden disabilities and give them access to the help available. He also aims to raise awareness among Medway’s 14,000 businesses suggesting how they can help their customers who have invisible disabilities. In conjunction with Mid-Kent College, Medway Council have sponsored an NVQ course on NVDi awareness.
Mid Kent branch shared a table with the Medway Neurological Network and the event gave us the opportunity to meet and talk about our issues even beyond Medway with the mayors of Maidstone, Dartford and Sevenoaks.
Linda
The opening address was by Rt Hon Justin Tomlinson, MP via video, which was followed by Cllr Jan Aldous, Mayor of Medway, James Williams (director of Public Health Medway) and Cllr David Brake who holds the portfolio for adult services. Cllr Brake talked about future Medway Council initiatives, which will help to support residents who have hidden disabilities and give them access to the help available. He also aims to raise awareness among Medway’s 14,000 businesses suggesting how they can help their customers who have invisible disabilities. In conjunction with Mid-Kent College, Medway Council have sponsored an NVQ course on NVDi awareness.
Mid Kent branch shared a table with the Medway Neurological Network and the event gave us the opportunity to meet and talk about our issues even beyond Medway with the mayors of Maidstone, Dartford and Sevenoaks.
Linda
Councillor David Brake addressing the audience and later with Ahmed.
WALK TO D’FEET 2021
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Back in 2015 when we first embarked on organising our own charity walk for MNDA, with Mum leading the way in her scooter it was about giving back to the amazing charity that was helping her so much as she lived with MND. Six years on and we are so proud to be continuing to raise funds and awareness of Mid Kent MND.
We have overcome many challenges presented to us by Covid19 and the event has grown into a wonderful annual meet up for friends and family new and old to come together on the first Sunday of September to walk and talk, or just talk! We welcome anyone who would like to join us – we are a friendly bunch and we only ask for a minimum donation of £10 per adult to attend. This year we have raised over £850 with approximately 100 walkers including children. We are already looking forward to the next walk which will take place on Sunday 4th September from 10am at Shorne Country Park. We hope to see you there! Jennifer Saunders |
DODDINGTON VILLAGE FETE |
ONLINE ART GROUP
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Our tombola stand did a roaring trade at the Doddington Village Fete on August Bank Holiday Sunday.
The sun shone, local musicians played, beer (and tea!) flowed and the tea tent ran out of cake before 3 o’clock! There were children’s races and games, local craft stalls and a bouncy castle. Thanks very much for having us and making us so welcome, we had a brilliant day. Elaine |
Earlier this year, Ahmed told us about some spaces on an Art Group run by a professional artist and funded by a grant secured by East Kent group. Carol Swain took up one place and she thoroughly recommends trying it:-
I found the art group sessions very good and therapeutic a must for all novices. We learnt about the different paint mediums and my favourite as it turned out modelling clay. Our artist tutor Tracie had the patience of a saint and I found working with clay easier than painting, must be multi skilled having to use two hands modelling rather than one hand painting. Thank you to MND and East Kent Group for arranging this and to Ahmed for his help and support during the six week course. Photos of Carol’s plates, which we saw at a recent zoom meeting have had to be held over until the next MKM – due to technical problems! We will let you know if a similar course is held in the future. |
AT LAST - SUPPORT GROUP FRIENDS MEET FACE TO FACE AT AYLESFORD
Official Group Photographer: Alan Milligan
Peter brought his own lightweight chair – but I don’t think he printed it!
MEDWAY ROLLER DANCE CLUB SKATEATHON
Photo courtesy of Medway Messenger
Seventeen of Jacqui Jefferson’s friends, all members of MRDC, held a skatathon at Betteshanger Park and covered 246 miles between them – that’s 146 more than the 100 miles they aimed for when they started. They rolled on through some bad weather and were skating for nearly four hours. Jacqui and her daughter Victoria were there to support and encourage them. So far they have raised £1,100 and still counting.
MORE FACE TO FACE SESSIONS AT AYLESFORD FRIARY
Mid Kent AVs were joined by colleagues from North and East Kent for their first REAL meeting with Ahmed Abdeldayem our Area Support Coordinator.
He has smoothed our way through Zoom meetings for over a year and it was good to finally meet him.
NEURO CAFE OPENING
Mid Kent branch had an information table at the opening of the Neuro Café at Eternal Lakes, Cliffe.
Peter and Carol joined Sheila and met the Mayor of Medway, councillor Jan Aldous, who cut the ribbon.
There is a photo of our stand on her website.
FUND RAISING IN BRIGHTON
Mary and Keith Hill’s daughter Kate and son Nigel and their families took part in the Sussex MND Walk along Brighton sea-front in August.
It was well supported and raised £800.
Kate plans to run the Brighton Marathon on 12th September and has already outstripped her £500 target.
Sally and friends preparing for the customers who arrived later and enjoyed buying their plants in the sunshine
Meanwhile in “sunny” Borstal a few weeks later…Joyce, Julie and Jean still welcomed some enthusiastic plant buyers to their damp stall
BESIDE THE SEASIDE
The answers to this quiz gave me another trip down memory lane – and on reflection, I realise I forgot to include the “naughty” postcards my friends and I used to giggle over on the pier!
1. Punch and Judy 2. Seaweed 3. Strand 4. Bucket 5. Spade 6. Crab 7. Harbour 8. Pebbles 9. Sand castle 10. Wind break 11. Rock pool 12. Boat 13. Bay 14. Shrimp 15. Sand 16. Towel 17. Deckchair 18. Li-lo 19. Beach ball 20. Panama hat 21. Star fish 22. White horses 23. Jellyfish 24. Pier 25. Quay 26. Wave 27. Beach hut 28. Cliff path 29. Cockles |
30. Herring gulls
31. Telescope 32. Donkey rides 33. Candy floss 34. Winkle 35. Day trip 36. Picnic 37. Promenade 38. Works outing 39. Sea shells 40. Wind surfing 41. Excursion 42. Coach trips 43. Bikini 44. Bathing machine 45. Sun block 46. Parasol 47. Raincoat 48. Mussel 49. Tide line 50. A trip around the bay 51. Life Guard 52. Life Boat 53. Life belt 54. Life Buoy 55. Life jacket There is no respite – the answers to next sheet are all places where we could live, large or small ancient or modern. Please contact me if you would like a sheet for yourself or friends and colleagues. My thanks to John Townsend who returned his completed sheet with the following verse:- A trip to the seaside, I’ll always enjoy And have done since I was a boy With bucket and spade big castles I’d make And wait for the tide my fortress to break. I’ve asked several friends & other young men But what is the answer to your question ten? With that one complete, I think I am done But wait a sec, I’ve not got forty one! |
USEFUL INFORMATION
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is the name given to a group of related, but widely varying, diseases affecting the motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurones are the nerve cells that control muscles; hence their degeneration causes weakness and muscle wasting.
MND is usually regarded as progressive but the rate of progression varies greatly from person to person and between the three main types of disease. In the UK it is believed that there are about 6,000 people suffering from MND at any one time.
BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, CHECK WITH THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL. IF IT IS SOMETHING THEY DO NOT PROVIDE, SPEAK TO YOUR ASSOCIATION VISITOR OR SHEILA THOMPSON (01634 723677).
WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.
Mid Kent Branch covers the ME postcode area except ME13, and includes DA11-13
Meeting place : The Wisdom Wellbeing & Therapy Centre, High Bank, Rochester.
Branch web address - www.midkentmnd.org.uk
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Professor David Oliver
VICE PRESIDENT: Mr Colin Thompson, 01634 723677 colinwthompson@btopenworld.com
CHAIRMAN : Miss Annette Scott, 01622 820719 annette.scott4@btinternet.com
PATIENT CARE : Mrs Sheila Thompson, 01634 723677 sheilaathompson@btinternet.com
SECRETARY : Mrs Joan Simpson, 01634 686685 joansimpson@ic24.net
TREASURER : Mrs Lynne Eldred, 01732 845278 lynneeldred@hotmail.com
CAMPAIGNS CONTACT: Mrs Elaine Coates, 07884 355423 elainep.coates@hotmail.co.uk
LOCAL CONTACT : Mrs Joan Simpson, 01634 686685 joansimpson@ic24.net
FUND RAISING : TBA
MKM : Miss Jean Lear, 01634 404378 jeanlear@btinternet.com
AREA SUPPORT COORDINATOR: Mr Ahmed Abdeldayem, 01604 800651 ahmedabdeldayem@mndassociation.org
MND CONNECT : 0808 8026262
MND is usually regarded as progressive but the rate of progression varies greatly from person to person and between the three main types of disease. In the UK it is believed that there are about 6,000 people suffering from MND at any one time.
BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, CHECK WITH THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL. IF IT IS SOMETHING THEY DO NOT PROVIDE, SPEAK TO YOUR ASSOCIATION VISITOR OR SHEILA THOMPSON (01634 723677).
WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.
Mid Kent Branch covers the ME postcode area except ME13, and includes DA11-13
Meeting place : The Wisdom Wellbeing & Therapy Centre, High Bank, Rochester.
Branch web address - www.midkentmnd.org.uk
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Professor David Oliver
VICE PRESIDENT: Mr Colin Thompson, 01634 723677 colinwthompson@btopenworld.com
CHAIRMAN : Miss Annette Scott, 01622 820719 annette.scott4@btinternet.com
PATIENT CARE : Mrs Sheila Thompson, 01634 723677 sheilaathompson@btinternet.com
SECRETARY : Mrs Joan Simpson, 01634 686685 joansimpson@ic24.net
TREASURER : Mrs Lynne Eldred, 01732 845278 lynneeldred@hotmail.com
CAMPAIGNS CONTACT: Mrs Elaine Coates, 07884 355423 elainep.coates@hotmail.co.uk
LOCAL CONTACT : Mrs Joan Simpson, 01634 686685 joansimpson@ic24.net
FUND RAISING : TBA
MKM : Miss Jean Lear, 01634 404378 jeanlear@btinternet.com
AREA SUPPORT COORDINATOR: Mr Ahmed Abdeldayem, 01604 800651 ahmedabdeldayem@mndassociation.org
MND CONNECT : 0808 8026262
Motor Neurone Disease Association
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