White background with terracotta frame. On the bottom left there is the logo of the MND Association Professionals' Community of Practice and on the bottom right a terracotta icon of a person delivering a presentation. The text on the top says: "Annual Networking Event: Holistic care - from beginning to end. 6 October 2026. National Conference Centre, Solihull, Birmingham."

📢Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Networking Event!📢

This is a unique event that last year saw 200 HSCPs come together to connect & learn from each other to improve #MND care

Don't miss out and book now at a discounted rate -valid until 31/08!
mndassociation.org/education-ev...

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Today is #WorldVoiceDay! People with #MND can experience speech loss, but banking their voice can help them use it with augmentative & alternative communication tools once speech has deteriorated

To learn more, join our free webinar on 30 April! Book on mndassociation.org/education-events

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And if you are a HSCP from a different discipline, join our online workshop!

Come learn key techniques to integrate in your practice and exercises that you can use to support people in considering interventions and therapies: mndassociation.org/education-ev...

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ACT has been shown to improve quality of life for people with #MND

If you are a psychological therapist, join our free online course to learn how to adapt ACT to the psychological challenges faced in MND

The course starts on 27 April, learn more on: mndassociation.org/online-courses

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White background with terracotta frame. On the bottom left there is the logo of the MND Association and on the bottom right a terracotta icon of a person delivering a presentation. The text on the top says: "Aims: understand the impact of cognitive and behavioural changes on the person with MND and their family; recognise the differences between behavioural symptoms and mental issues in MND; learn clinical assessments and how to interpret them."

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Bookings to our workshop close on 22 April!

You'll have the opportunity to practice assessing cognitive and behavioural symptoms & will hear lived experiences of the impact of these changes on the person with #MND and their family

Book now on mndassociation.org/education-ev...

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Our 2nd round of online course Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for MND starts on 27 April!

If you are a psychologist, psychotherapist, CBT therapist or counsellor, visit mndassociation.org/online-courses to learn more & register for free!

See what past participants have said👇

Calendar of events Here is a comprehensive list of the education events and opportunities that will support your continuous professional development - from webinars to conferences.

We've launched a new webinar on voice and message banking!

Join to learn how to help people with #MND consider voice & message banking options. The session will also provide an overview of current providers & the process involved

🗓️30 April
📍Online & free
Book on mndassociation.org/education-events

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After last year's success, we can't wait for our new workshop on cognitive & behavioural changes in #MND

It's essential to identify them effectively to provide support not only to people with MND, but also to their family & carers

Book now on mndassociation.org/education-ev...!

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On 19 May we're hosting the second competency builder session on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy!

HSCPs from any discipline can join this online workshop & and learn to use ACT principles in their practice to help people with #MND consider therapies

Book on mndassociation.org/education-events!

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Today is #WorldOralHealthDay!

People with #MND may have problems maintaining their oral health because of muscle weakness, changes in diet or issues accessing the service. This can cause pain and eating issues

Learn how to manage them with our infosheet for HSCPs
mndassociation.org/propublicati...

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The NICE guideline NG42 recommends that at diagnosis, regular MDT assessments and whenever there are concerns, it's essential to assess weight, nutrition and swallowing for people with #MND

To learn more, see our dietetics & nutrition infographic👇

mndassociation.org/propublicati...

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People with #MND can experience nutrition & hydration problems because of swallowing issues, fatigue, hand coordination problems

For #NutritionAndHydrationWeek we'll share resources that can help manage these issues, starting with our infosheet for HSCPs👇
mndassociation.org/pro-info-fin...

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Terracotta background with a white laptop icon on the bottom right and the MND association logo on the bottom left. On the top left, the text says: "Aims: understand the basics of MND genetics; introduce professionals to the genetic testing pathway and their role in it; consider how and when to discuss genetic testing and counselling with people in their care; explore case studies on the delivery of genetic test results.".

Genetics plays a role in both familial and sporadic #MND

Referrals to genetic counselling could help people access new therapies & identify potential risks for relatives

Join our workshop to learn more about the genetic testing pathway & your role in it👉 mndassociation.org/education-events

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Registrations for our ACT competency session close today at 5pm!

This online workshop is open to all HSCPs. You'll gain skills in integrating ACT principles in your practice e.g. to help people with #MND consider therapies & make decisions

Book now👉 mndassociation.org/education-events

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Don't miss out! Register for our online course on multidisciplinary team working applied to #MND care & learn how you can improve MDT working in your area

Self-paced & free, it includes discussion forums & supporting resources for ongoing development

mndassociation.org/online-courses

Today is #HelplineAwarenessDay!

Our MND Connect Helpline is available Mon-Fri 9am-4pm to anyone affected by #MND, including HSCPs

Our advisors can provide guidance and support on MND & our services, including signposting you to information resources

☎️0808 802 6262
✉️mndconnect@mndassociation.org

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Bookings for our competency session on acceptance and commitment therapy close soon!

Join us to learn how to use ACT principles to help people with #MND in making care decisions and considering therapies

🗓️10 March
📍Online
🔗 mndassociation.org/education-events

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Terracotta background with a yellow fingerprint pattern on the bottom right and the MND association logo on the bottom left. On the top left there is a quote from a course participant saying: "I now feel more confident approaching multidisciplinary team meetings."

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Register for our online course on multidisciplinary team working, starting on 2 March!

— includes information, supplementary resources & discussion forums to explore how to improve MDT practice in your area
— self-paced learning over 9 weeks
— free

mndassociation.org/online-courses

Webinars Our Association webinars run throughout the year – to bring you thought provoking content on a range of practice areas presented by subject experts.

Last month Dr Liam Knox kicked off our 2026 webinars! 27 HSCPs joined to explore how digital health technology can help #MND care delivery, improve patient outcomes & enhance system efficiency

Watch the recording: mndassociation.org/webinars

See future events: mndassociation.org/education-events

Our competency builders are one-day online workshops designed to provide HSCPs with skills they can apply in their practice

Taught by experts with competency mastery, they include practice time and resources for further learning

Explore our offer on mndassociation.org/education-ev...

Information resources This section holds our resources and publications about MND and Kennedy's disease.

On #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we want to share our guide to help HPSc support children close to someone with #MND

Our resource includes advice on how to discuss MND & ways to provide emotional and practical help, including with bereavement or if they are young carers mndassociation.org/publications

Calendar of events Here is a comprehensive list of the education events and opportunities that will support your continuous professional development - from webinars to conferences.

Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working is essential to provide good and coordinated person-centred #MND care

Join our free webinar on 24 Feb to explore key principles and practical strategies that underpin an effective MDT

Learn more and register on mndassociation.org/education-ev...!

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Our brand is changing.

We're going through a phased rebrand. During this time you'll see resources in both the old and the new brand.

A resource in the old style is not necessarily out of date, just waiting for the new style.

To check the most up to date resource see:
🔗http://bit.ly/mndassocpubs

Calendar of events Here is a comprehensive list of the education events and opportunities that will support your continuous professional development - from webinars to conferences.

We're excited for our first 2026 workshop, Navigating emotional conversations!

Led by Dr Ray Owen, this session helps professionals build confidence and skills for compassionate and collaborative conversations with people with #MND

Secure your spot for 25 Feb: mndassociation.org/education-events

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So what is MND anyway? Is our guide on MND for young people and young carers.

Find the guide with our other resources for young people: mndassociation.org/CYP

Cover of the personal care booklet.

Our go-to guide on personal care. For people with MND, Kennedy's disease or their carers.

mndassociation.org/personalcare

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We've revised our information sheet on head supports for #MND!

It can help professionals understand how to manage neck weakness & head drop in people with this condition

It also includes a range of supports and what to consider when prescribing them

mndassociation.org/propublications

Calendar of events Here is a comprehensive list of the education events and opportunities that will support your continuous professional development - from webinars to conferences.

Our competency builder sessions are designed to help you develop skills in #MND care & are delivered online.

Our 2026 programme:

- ACT principles for professionals
- Understanding genetic testing and talking about it with people in your care

Learn more on mndassociation.org/education-events

Online Courses Our online learning modules are in depth courses which you can complete around your work commitments.

We have developed a new online course!

"Introduction to MND2 is designed for any professional who is new to #MND care

It covers what the condition is, its symptoms and their impact

It takes 3 hrs and you can complete it in your own time for free

mndassociation.org/online-courses