Motor Neurone Disease

Motor Neurone Disease is a life changing illness. It affects everyone differently. Not everyone has all the symptoms, or in the same order, and the speed at which symptoms progress can vary.

Motor Neurone Diseases cannot be stopped or reversed, but therapies, equipment and medication can help manage symptoms. These can all help you achieve the best possible quality of life.   We will provide you with personalised support plan to help you manage these changes whilst staying at home.

Your support plan will be designed to help you achieve your personal goals. We talk to you about what is important in your life and your personal needs and preferences.   Our team can provide a wide range of support including:

• A morning visit to assist you to have a wash, dress and eat your breakfast;
• Support to maintain the activities that are important to you.  This might be seeing friends and family, or a participating in hobbies;
• Assistance with practical tasks such as housework, shopping and laundry;
• Help with managing your medicines;
• Assistance to prepare nutritious meals and remain hydrated;
• Help to get you ready for bed.