Introduction to the Branch

The South Bucks Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association has the sole aim of serving all those in the area who are affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This includes people with MND, their carers, family and friends.

MND is a progressively degenerative neurological disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones, which are the nerves in the brain and spinal cord which pass messages to the muscles telling them what to do. Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in the limbs, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing, yet the mind and senses remain largely unaffected. At the moment there is no known cause, nor is there a cure.

We liaise with health and social care professionals such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and the Medical Profession.

Our Branch holds regular support meetings for people living with MND and their carers. These provide an opportunity to meet with other people living with the disease, and to share experiences and ideas.

Fundraising and raising awareness are also very important aspects of Branch activities, and we organise several events throughout the year.

The South Bucks Branch is run entirely by volunteers. We are always interested in hearing from people who can help with events or who want to get involved with running the Branch.

For information about the work of the Association, and up to date information regarding the disease, care and research, please visit the National Office website at www.mndassociation.org.

Branch Area

The South Bucks Branch covers Buckinghamshire south of Milton Keynes together with parts of East Berkshire. This includes the following postcode areas:
HP 5 - 22 and SL 1 - 9.

For details of other MND Association Branches and Groups in other areas, please contact National Office at enquiries@mndassociation.org or telephone 01604 250505, or click here to link to the relevant page of the National Office website.