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Our policy statements

Our policy statements reflect our commitment to improving the lives of individuals affected by muscle wasting and weakening conditions.

These statements outline our advocacy positions and the principles guiding our efforts to influence healthcare, research, and social policy. By championing the needs and rights of the muscle wasting community, we aim to drive meaningful change and ensure access to the support and resources that every individual deserves.

Assisted dying

Assisted dying is an incredibly complex issue. People often have very strong and personal opinions about it and we know that within the muscle wasting and weakening community people will have a range of different views. At Muscular Dystrophy UK we are here to represent everyone in our community. We neither support nor oppose a change in the law. Our focus is ensuring that any debate and legislation considers the needs of people with muscle wasting and weakening conditions and safeguards them and those who care for them. We would never want anyone to feel pressured into making a decision. It’s essential that people with muscle wasting and weakening conditions receive the best possible care and support from both the NHS and the social care system regardless of their age, condition, or where they live.

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