Call for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions to join free charity event

• Charity invites people across Scotland living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions to join the free in-person event.
• Muscular Dystrophy UK is hosting the Scottish conference in Stirling.
• Hear from the charity and experts within the neuromuscular community on how to live well.

Muscular Dystrophy UK is calling on people living with a muscle wasting or weakening condition, their families and carers to join a free in-person event open to everyone across Scotland and beyond.

The Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Scottish conference, taking place on Saturday 23 March 2024, is organised by the leading charity for more than 110,000 children and adults in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions.

Attendees will hear from the charity about advice and support services on offer and from experts on topics including emotional and mental wellbeing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, education, self-directed support and from real-life experiences.

Jacqueline Munro, Head of Regional Support, Outreach, and Information at Muscular Dystrophy UK said: “We’re delighted to be able to host the Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Scottish Conference and we look forward to welcoming people from across Scotland.

“It will be a great opportunity to gain useful insights and connect with other people in the muscle wasting and weakening community, to share stories, experiences, tips and advice. Secure your place by signing up now.”

The event will run 9.30am – 5.00pm at Forth Valley College, Stirling Campus, Stirling, FK8 1SE.

Spaces are limited, so sign up today: musculardystrophyuk.org/ScottishConference 

Lunch is included and the venue has a Changing Places toilet facility on site.

The charity will be hosting information stands from other organisations including Scottish Disability Sports, Housing Options Scotland and SDS Forth Valley.

The information day is part of a series of events happening across the UK. Upcoming events will be happening in Cardiff, Wales, on Thursday 18 April 2024, with previous events taken place in England and Northern Ireland.

The charity also hosts a network of local groups, known as Muscle Groups, who meet regularly across the UK in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Contact Muscular Dystrophy UK with any information days enquiries on  infoday@musculardystrophyuk.org

For more information about Muscular Dystrophy UK visit: musculardystrophyuk.org 

or call our free helpline on 0800 652 6352 (open Mon – Thu 10am – 2pm).