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Registering/Ending a Lasting Power of Attorney

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Registering/Ending a Lasting Power of Attorney

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The Government site for Lasting Power of Attorney. Two separate ones for financial and medical. There is an £82 fee per LPA but requires no solicitors.

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A lasting power of attorney ( LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the 'donor') appoint one or more people (known as 'attorneys') to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions (you 'lack mental capacity').

You must be 18 or over and have mental capacity (the ability to make your own decisions) when you make your LPA.

You do not need to live in the UK or be a British citizen.

There are 2 types of LPA:

health and welfare

property and financial affairs

You can choose to make one type or both.

How to make a lasting power of attorney

1. Choose your attorney (you can have more than one).

2. Fill in the forms to appoint them as an attorney.

3. Register your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian (this can take up to 10 weeks).

It costs £82 to register an LPA unless you get a reduction or exemption.

You can cancel your LPA if you no longer need it or want to make a new one.

Health and welfare lasting power of attorney

Use this LPA to give an attorney the power to make decisions about things like:

your daily routine, for example washing, dressing, eating

medical care

moving into a care home

life-sustaining treatment

It can only be used when you're unable to make your own decisions.

Property and financial affairs lasting power of attorney

Use this LPA to give an attorney the power to make decisions about money and property for you, for example:

managing a bank or building society account

paying bills

collecting benefits or a pension

selling your home

It can be used as soon as it's registered, with your permission.

Help deciding if you should make a lasting power of attorney

Contact the Office of the Public Guardian if you need help.

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Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney

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A lasting power of attorney ( LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the 'donor') appoint one or more people (known as 'attorneys') to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions (you 'lack mental capacity').

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This is a national charity which offers adapted cycling for individuals (solo bikes) and their carers (tandem bikes). Great for wheelchair users too. There is a great selection of 3-wheeler and 4-wheeler bikes and cost is approx. £5 per session with carers going free.

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Wheels for All - The UK inclusive cycling charity

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Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance.

Most noticeably this is all achieved through our two nationally acclaimed initiatives, our namesake Wheels for All and Pedal Away

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Wheels for All is a national cycling charity which promotes inclusive and accessible cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance.

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Welcome to the MDUK South Asian Neuromuscular Network! Feel free to introduce yourself and the condition you live with or the relation you have to muscle wasting conditions🤩

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We talked about wills. This is the free will site my dad used. No solicitor needed for it to be legally binding.

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The cost of cuts to disability benefits: Our open letter to the Chancellor | Disability charity Scope UK

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Right now, the government is considering changes to disability benefits. But for millions of disabled people, these benefits are a lifeline. They are the difference between surviving and being pushed deeper into poverty. Scope, alongside a coalition of charities, has written to the Chancellor, urging the Government to think again. Our full letter is below.

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Proposed welfare reforms and benefits cuts

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Proposed welfare reforms and benefits cuts

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Proposed welfare reforms and benefits cuts: what do we know about how this will affect people with muscle wasting and weakening conditions? - Muscular Dystrophy UK

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The UK Government has just announced a series of proposals designed to cut the costs of the welfare bill and help get more people into work. Although many of these proposals are still in development, if implemented they could negatively impact people with muscle wasting and weakening conditions.

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It is possible to get free wills done via a solicitor. This is what Priyaneet mentioned earlier (on call) where a donation to a charity is made.

Free Wills Months for these are March and October.

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https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophyUK

https://x.com/mduk_news?lang=en

https://www.musculardystrophyuk.org

https://www.linkedin.com/company/musculardystrophyuk/

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2K views · 50 reactions | We’re launching the Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter podcast this week!

It will be a space dedicated to people living with muscle wasting... | By Muscular Dystrophy UK | Facebook

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We’re launching the Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter podcast this week!

It will be a space dedicated to people living with muscle wasting...

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This website by Martin Lewis is good!

Martin Lewis' programme about wills etc. (11.03.2025)

https://www.itv.com/watch/the-martin-lewis-money-show-live/2a1827/2a1827a0169

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Who our service is for

Our service is for anyone with a muscle wasting or weakening condition, who is looking for employment advice and support.

This may include:

People looking for their first job

People who are newly diagnosed and worried about how their condition could affect their work

People whose needs are changing and who need help to continue to work in a safe and sustainable way

More support and information

Workplace Adjustment Passport

Our Workplace Adjustment Passport helps you document and communicate how your health or disability affects your work, outlining any support or adjustments you need, and should be reviewed regularly with your manager to ensure you receive the best possible support.

Our information on other support you are entitled to. Whether you're in work, or looking for work, here are some schemes to support you to find work or stay in work.

We foster a supportive work environment where you can develop your skills and nurture your personal growth. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people with muscle wasting conditions.

© 2025 Muscular Dystrophy UK Registered Charity No. 205395. Scottish Registered Charity No. SC039445

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Employability service - Muscular Dystrophy UK

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Our Employability Service is for anyone with a muscle wasting or weakening condition. We can help you get into employment that works for you or support you to stay in work.

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If you have any resources or relevant information regarding muscle wasting conditions or information regarding guidelines, law etc. please put these links in this section and other group members will be able to access this on their own accordℹ️

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Stories from our volunteers

Our volunteers are the heart of Muscular Dystrophy UK, driving our mission forward with their passion and dedication to change the future of muscle-wasting conditions

Can't find the volunteer role you're looking for?

We value all skills and contributions. If you're eager to volunteer in a way that uses your unique talents, please let us know. Complete the form or send us an email.

© 2025 Muscular Dystrophy UK Registered Charity No. 205395. Scottish Registered Charity No. SC039445

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Volunteer Vacancies - Muscular Dystrophy UK

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Skip to content Our volunteers are the heart of Muscular Dystrophy UK, driving our mission forward with their passion and dedication to change the future of muscle-wasting conditions We value all skills and contributions. If you're eager to volunteer in a way that uses your unique talents, please let us know.

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Job Vacancies Archive - Muscular Dystrophy UK

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Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition

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Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.

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**South Asian Neuromuscular Network Consent Form**

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**South Asian Neuromuscular Network Consent Form**

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This form is required to be filled out so we have permission to update members about what is happening in the network! If you are new to the network, please fill the form out and let us know when this is completed and we can then include you in our update distributions📡

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Thank you for being a member of the South Asian Neuromuscular Network! To ensure we are sharing relevant information regarding upcoming events, meetings and many more, we would like to offer you the opportunity to opt into our consent for using your data. Rest assured that any details shared via this form will be completely confidential and only shared on a need-to-know-basis with your permission prior to doing so. We will also be setting up a folder for any tutorials, meeting minutes and many more for everyone to access! It would be greatly appreciated if you can fill in the consent form to opt-in or out of future updates. Thank you so much and we look forward to working with you all!

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Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday 16th April 2025 between 5pm and 6pm via MSTeams. Please see agenda for what to expect! We look forward to seeing you there! If you cannot attend or missed our meeting, agenda of what we worked through will be available on the shared folder. Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and we will do our utmost best to help!

Here is the link to join the Teams Meeting:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/398633470118?p=PwCVEl8RBvrsNcG81B

Meeting ID: 398633470118

Passcode: fm2Ro3iP

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Sign up to this disability discount scheme for great offers such as 10% off a Morrisons home delivery shop when you spend just £25 plus many more.....

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Extraordinary savings for extraordinary people

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Cinema discount card allowing carers to go free.

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The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas that enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.

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This discount card is widely accepted in theatres, stadiums, concert venues, parks & gardens, etc..... allowing carers to go free. Plus, you can also be fast-tracked into places which is very helpful.

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The physical card acts as a photo ID that can be used to easily communicate your access requirements to events and venues, so that the venues can provide accessibility to the needs of their visitors.

It also works online with other platforms like ticketing systems, to unlock the access facilities you need.

The card shows a photo ID and translates a persons disability or impairment into symbols, effectively highlighting the barriers they face and the reasonable adjustments they might need.

The Access Card app provides you with a personalised directory of venues, with first-class accessibility information to help you plan your trips.

Just £15 for 3 years

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Get your access requirements recognised at thousands of events, attractions, venues, and locations across the UK and beyond.

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A good cost-effective option for short-term hire of wheelchairs/mobility scooters for travel within the UK, e.g. from a day to a week (and maybe even longer) and from as little as £5 a day. Plus, you can also get some accessories for free when you hire, e.g. poncho, crutch bag, etc..... I tend to hire the same boot scooter from my local Shopmobility when going away in the UK.

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I did my first ever cruise in May 2023 - from Southampton to Norwegian Fjords for 7 nights. It was amazing. We sailed on the MSC Virtuosa which holds approx. 6,000 people! It was huge and very blingy, e.g. swarovski crystal staircase (that I couldn't use - lol) and even had a robotic bartender serving cocktails. Cruising really is for everyone.

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Fully vetted Social Care ID Card that doubles as a discounts/perks card, recognised nationally, accepted on the High street and online.

For paid and unpaid PA's as well as anyone who employs PA's.

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Blue Sky Social Care Card - Blue Sky Social Care Card

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The Blue Sky Social Care Card is providing those in the Social Care Sector ID cards with added perks and discounts, whether they’re paid or unpaid.

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Carers card

PA's/carers, paid and unpaid, are eligible for this card. Variety of discounts available in shops online and also on days out at attractions. Includes an app providing access to various resources such as a Wellbeing Hub, personal support and guidance on setting up a carers emergency plan. Card costs £8 for 2 years.

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"The UK's No1 carers card"

Our national carers card helps support, recognise and reward carers

It provides reassurance by including your Emergency Contact details (ICE), whilst unlocking Discounts, Wellbeing Hub, our Carer Circle tool, and so much more through our app.

Available to all unpaid and paid carers.

Already a member? Log in | Renew

We are Carers Card UK

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What our cardholders love!
We asked our carer community what they loved

See what they said

Save up to £2,000 per year

Online discounts for carers

Your card unlocks online discounts for carers. Make great savings instantly.

Our app is jam-packed with online savings spread across 21 categories - everything from food & drink to days out.

In the case of an emergency

Your card can hold x2 'In Case of Emergency (ICE)' contact details which are an essential piece of information that can be used if you are taken ill or injured. Anyone that's shown or discovers the card has up to two contacts they can call.

A 'Carer's Emergency Plan' is an extremely useful document outlining key information about the person you care for. You can create your plan and share it within your Carer Circle (see below) and via your card by scanning the QR code.

* Creating a 'Carers Emergency Plan' is an optional feature

Wellbeing Hub

We're on a mission to improve the health and happiness of all carers. An important part of keeping fit and healthy is to take care of your own mental health.

Our Wellbeing Hub provides a great source of useful advice, videos and audiobooks to help with your wellbeing.

Frequently asked questions

Here are the questions we get asked the most

Who is eligible for this card?

Our card is for anyone that looks after, cares or supports someone (including those receiving carers allowance). This includes providing support for someone that needs help because of a mental health problem, illness, disability, frailty, or addiction. If you care for someone you're a carer. Our card fee is £8 for 2-years membership. Not sure if you're eligible? Find out here

If I receive carers allowance can I still have a card?

Yes, you can. Our card/app is available for anyone who provides care for someone whether they receive carers allowance or not. What is Carers Allowance?

Do I need to provide any documentation?

No. We appreciate that the majority of carers (approx. 90%) do not have any official documentation stating that they are a carer. As part of our registration process, you will be asked a series of questions which will enable us to validate your suitability for the card.

Can young carers have this card?

Yes, our card is available for young carers. Any carer over the age of 16 can order their card. For those younger than 16 we ask that a person over 16 applies on their behalf. This is required due to our GDPR policies.

How much is the card?

Our card costs just £8 and is valid for the period of 2 years. This includes our free app that provides access to hundreds of online discounts, plus additional features, tools and services designed to support you in your role as a carer.

Why do you have an app?

Our app is the perfect companion to our card. It's a great way to access your digital ID card and all the features available, such as, discounts, wellbeing hub, carer circle, and much more. *You can also access your account online via a pc or mobile browser.

Our app

Digital ID card, discounts and more...

Co-founder of CarersCardUK, Russell Berry, was invited onto Suffolk Sound Radio ...more

Attention! Card holders can now get 25% off Whirlpool products. ...more

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our esteemed Advisory Board: ...more

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Feeling resentment towards the person you care for, even though you love them, c...more

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Finding emotional support as an unpaid carer is crucial for your well-being and ...more

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Meet the Founders

CarersCardUK are on an incredible mission. We want every carer in the UK to be recognised, supported and rewarded for the incredibly demanding job they do.

Proud to be supporting

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Our national carer ID card supports you in your role as a carer. It includes hundreds of online Discounts, our Carer Circle tool, Wellbeing Hub, and so much more.

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Are you looking to get involved more within the Network or MDUK? Here you can find different opportunities available to you such as job opportunities, fundraising and volunteering opportunities too! We will also aim to update this section 'Disability Confident' job or voluntary opportunities to ensure everyone can access the correct support they need💸

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This podcast is a great listen - with tips and insights for employment, featuring our very own Diya ❤️

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The Muscular Dystrophy UK: Muscles Matter Podcast

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Episode 2 – Challenges, adaptations, and employment tips living with a muscle wasting condition

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Ingredients

200g oats

170g almond butter

170g honey

approx 4 tbsp milk

2 tbsp protein powder

2 tbsp ground flaxseeds

2 tbsp ground pumpkin seeds

2 tbsp ground sunflower seeds

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp sea salt

Method

1. Line a square 20cm baking tin with baking paper

2. Melt the almond butter, honey and milk in a pan until smooth.

3. Take off the heat and mix in the oats, protein powder, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and sea salt.

4. Spoon into the tin and level. Leave for 15 minutes, then transfer to the fridge 2 hours.

5. Cut into squares. Keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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Addressing Barriers for Tourists with Physical Disabilities Engaging in Retail Activities. Case Study: Ashford Designer Outlet 

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Addressing Barriers for Tourists with Physical Disabilities Engaging in Retail Activities. Case Study: Ashford Designer Outlet 

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A 1st Class undergraduate independent dissertation research study which identifies gaps in accessibility barriers to physically disabled visitors engaging in retail tourism, Investigates enablers to minimise access barriers within shopping centres for visitors with physical disabilities and provides an overall strategy in which shopping centre staff can use to create a more accessible environment for physically disabled visitors.

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We are currently looking into holding generic meetings every quarter and more leisure meetings monthly to maintain group consistency! Stay tuned for the dates and times of our upcoming meetings here and the agendas we will be following. This section will be updated by admin ONLY🫡                                                                                                                                                                                     If you would like to speak about a specific topic or would like to see a particular guest speaker at our future meetings, please use this space to let us know and we will review this with our Chair and MDUK📍

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If you have any literature that you have found interesting and would like to share with the group, please add to this section! These can be Articles, News Reports, Reviews etc. Feel free to comment on these posts however, as always, please be respectful☺️

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I have these radiator valves installed on each of my radiators, to replace the existing low-level ones which I struggled to turn. These Danfoss Eco ones operate via Bluetooth connection to your smartphone which means you can easily operate them via an App.

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Even before waking up, your Danfoss Eco™ radiator thermostat has automatically increased the room temperatures to ensure a pleasant and comfortable start to the day.
06:30 Wake up
07:30 Time to leave home

The quickest way to save energy, is to simply lower the temperature when you don't need it. A good moment for lowering the temperature at home is when you're asleep.
22:30 Time for bed
06:30 Wake up

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Danfoss Eco™ is the stand-alone smart radiator thermostat that gives you easy in-home control of each individual radiator. Danfoss Eco™ thermostat works with Bluetooth® technology, which means that you can now control your radiators from your smartphone, using the app.

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This podcast which talks about the mental health struggles, faced by Becca, Louise and Joe.

I found Joe really interesting and very open about his struggles and guilt as a parent, but how his creative writing has been his saviour and this is evident in the podcast.

Joe is very articulate and it's great to hear a man's perspective on living with a muscle wasting condition and his openness is commendable. He was diagnosed at just 3 years old.

Please do take the time to listen to this podcast if you can. I particularly liked the very end. You will know what I mean......

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Episode 3 - An honest discussion about the mental health impact of living with a muscle wasting condition

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Podcast · Muscular Dystrophy UK · A podcast for people living with a muscle wasting and weakening condition, their family and carers. Themes span from health and wellbeing, the latest research, tips and advice on day to day living with a muscle wasting condition, and inspirational community stories.

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MDUK - therapeutic support group (sign up)

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MDUK - therapeutic support group (sign up)

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Virtual therapeutic support groups - Muscular Dystrophy UK

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We partner with a professional counsellor and psychotherapist to run groups similar to facilitated peer support. For people living with muscle wasting conditions.

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Been anywhere fun or done something awesome recently? Let us know your experiences! Ideally, we are looking for review style blogs that discuss accessibility whilst going out and about and barriers and enablers faced whilst on your trip or whilst doing an activity. WE WANT TO SEE PHOTOS TOO! This will also be a section for recommendations of places lr things to do that everyone can refer to if looking for an accessible day out or activity within the UK or abroad ✈️

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If you have any cool tips, tricks and hacks that you use to help you get through your day or when you're out and about, we would love to hear about them! Comments are welcome and again please be mindful that everyone has differing needs so not all of these solutions may be useful to you specifically🙏

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Have an idea? Drop them here! Events can include MDUK fundraising ideas OR team building events to help us get to know each other better! Ideally, team building events would be monthly and Karger events to be done quarterly or annually and this can be group specific or generalised events! We will review these events and update everyone accordingly. We would appreciate that any ideas put forward, to be considerate and sensible i.e. no skydiving out of a plane with a wheelchair😂

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Do you have any questions? If so, drop them below in this section and we will try to answer them the best we can, if we can't we will pass this on to MDUK or a relevant professional who may be able to assist🗣

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Great team workshop idea….chocolate making workshop

I recently went to Cocoa Amore in Leicester and made a Dubai style chocolate bar. 1 hour 45 mins workshop with a break for hot drink.

Unfortunately the workshop in Leicester city centre was not accessible as it was held upstairs and no lift.

However definitely a fun workshop which held about 9 people.

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I went to the Scropton Horse Centre in Derby a few years ago who offer lots of activities including horse riding for people of all different abilities.

I did a horse and cart ride - the cart is adapted with a ramp at the back and there are clamps to hold the wheelchair. (It has to be a manual wheelchair as power chairs are too heavy).

The instructor sat next to me and was telling me how to use the reins. It was amazing !!! I would highly recommend it.

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Therapy, sport and fun with horses for all abilities

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Mosaic art workshops - creative and fun group activity.

Studios in Birmingham, Leeds, Leicester, Coventry, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, London, Milton Keynes.

They also do private group events, either at one of their studios or a venue of ours.

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Mosaic Art Studio - DIY Mosaic Art Workshops for Every Event

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We offer DIY Mosaic Art workshops where you can create Turkish lamps. Perfect for private bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthdays & more team events.

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Paint party events with instructors, live DJ music, food and drinks. All art materials provided.

Join a general event, or book a private group party.

Locations in London and Birmingham.

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Sip ’N Stroke Sip and Paint Party in London, Birmingham, and UK

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Sip N Stroke sip and paint party is a creative paint session in London, Birmingham, and the United Kingdom. Want to join a painting class and have a night of fun and drinks with friends? Come check out one of our infamous Sip ’N Stroke Paint Party nights here in the United Kingdom.

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Funky aids and adaptive products for adults and children

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Funky aids and adaptive products for adults and children

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Mobility aids and adaptive products have no personality or flair, we showcase some useful but beautifully innovative products.

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Free hydrotherapy sessions in the South of England - especially if you have Limb Girdle Type 2a.

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Free hydrotherapy sessions in the South of England - especially if you have Limb Girdle Type 2a.

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This charity was set up by Andy Barwell, who has Muscular Dystrophy, in 2022.

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Muscular Dystrophy | Hydromuscles | England

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Hydromuscles is a charitable foundation dedicated to helping those with rare muscle conditions. Our mission is to help make hydrotherapy accessible to those with Limb girdle type 2a Muscular dystrophy, we strive to improve the lives of everyone who needs help within this community.

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Punjabi and English

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Please Put Your SANMN Slogan Ideas Below! The winner will be announced via a poll at the end of December!

Thank You🙏