Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre

03/06/2026

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Lynn Ward, who is celebrating a special birthday! 🎉

As we celebrate, we want to say thank you to Lynn for everything you have done and continue to do for our community. ❤️

02/06/2026

Have you seen? 👀

Renowned theatre director Michael Attenborough visited our Coventry centre last week to see first-hand the work we do. The visit came about after Michael presented our Chair of Trustees Ruth Hereford with a national award recognising her contribution to the muscle wasting community. Accompanied by his wife, actor and author Karen Lewis-Attenborough, he spoke with service users, observed therapy sessions, and learned more about our specialist therapies.

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Renowned theatre director Michael Attenborough visited the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre this week to learn about the charity's work

01/06/2026

Unfortunately, due to low booking numbers, we have taken the decision to postpone the Wenman Wellbeing Hub scheduled for 2 June. We are very sorry for any disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

We are currently exploring alternative dates to reschedule this Wellbeing Hub and are also discussing the possibility of offering in-person information sessions with Wenman in the future. We will share any updates on our website, social media channels and through our regular communications.

We remain committed to bringing useful information and support to our community, and we hope you'll be able to join us for one of our upcoming Wellbeing Hubs and future events.

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31/05/2026

Every donation to MD Support Centre helps keep our expert therapies, wellbeing support, and community connection available for adults with muscular dystrophy.

Donate or fundraise for us and help support the care you value.

Find out more: mdsupportcentre.org/fundraising

29/05/2026

“Our visit was both shocking and inspiring to see firsthand the impact the Centre has on people’s lives and the extraordinary sense of community that has been created here.”
– Michael Attenborough

We were honoured to welcome renowned theatre director Michael Attenborough and his wife, actress and author Karen Lewis-Attenborough, to the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre this week following Chair of Trustees Ruth Hereford receiving the Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement.

During the visit, Michael and Karen met staff and service users, observed therapies in action, and heard how the Centre has become “like coming home” for many people living with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.

A huge thank you to Michael and Karen for taking the time to visit and learn more about our work 💙

https://mdsupportcentre.org/michael-attenborough-visits-the-muscular-dystrophy-support-centre/

28/05/2026

If you're thinking about mobility equipment but not sure what's right for you, join our next on Tuesday to hear expert advice from Wenman Healthcare.

Join Danny and Hayley from Wenman to hear about how to choose mobility equipment that will help you stay active for longer. Book your place now at bit.ly/wenman-tix!

27/05/2026

Celebrations all round today as we congratulated Louise, our Reception and Admin Assistant, and Debbie, one of our volunteers on a milestone ten years' with MD Support Centre.

We are incredibly grateful for everything Louise and Debbie have brought to the charity over the years and for their continued dedication.

We also wished a very happy birthday to Physiotherapist and Student Placement Lead, Siobhan, marking the occasion with flowers and cake.

Please join us in congratulating Louise and Debbie and in wishing Siobhan a very happy birthday.

26/05/2026

Next Tuesday the team from Wenman Healthcare will deliver a Wellbeing Hub all about choosing the right equipment.

Hayley and Danny from Wenman will discuss how to select the right mobility equipment for your needs and how to stay active for longer. We'll hear about different types of equipment, including rollators, exercise equipment, and more.

They will also talk to us about the value of getting out and about for some fresh air using powerchairs and mobility scooters.

Join us to hear about how the right support can help you stay active and improve your quality of life. Sign up below 👇

Wellbeing Hub: Wenman Healthcare – Zoom, Tue 2 Jun 2026 - About the Hub: In this month's Wellbeing Hub, we welcome Hayley and Danny from Wenman Healthcare. They will discuss how to select the correct mobility equipment for your needs and how to stay active for longer. We will hear about different...

23/05/2026

Help us win £5,000!

Nominate us by 24 May and we could be in with the chance of winning a huge £5,000 for our charity. This special draw by the Benefact Group is only open for a limited time.

£5,000 would help us provide 50 hours of specialist therapy and support for people with .

The more nominations we receive the greater our chance of winning. So please vote and share!

https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing/?cn=1148855&ct=health

Please note: We our listed under our legal name of NMC Midlands. Follow the link to go straight to our nomination page, or search for NMC Midlands.

Thank you. ❤️

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

22/05/2026

Has the sunny weather made you yearn for the pool? Sign up to our Aquatic Exercise Classes!

Starting Tuesday 21 July and running through the summer holidays, our classes are a great way to boost your health and wellbeing while having fun.

Read more here: https://mdsupportcentre.org/2026-aquatic-exercise-classes/