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Muscular Dystrophy UK’s comment on the Chancellor’s Spring Budget statement
We were pleased to hear Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP confirm that the Energy Price Guarantee rise has been…
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Charlie Hodgson smiling with a medal round his neck, leaning on the Aviva Premiership trophy
Retired England rugby player Charlie Hodgson tackles the London Marathon
Why are you fundraising for MDUK?   I’ve attended MDUK’s Celebrity Sports Quiz events at Lords…
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”Typing up a storm – why we need better awareness of disabilities and adjustments in the workplace”
Many people would have been shocked and surprised by such a negative and inaccurate worldview being…
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Research reveals new cause of muscle weakening in spinal muscular atrophy
What is spinal muscular atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare muscle-wasting condition…
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To coincide with Rare Disease Day FSHD Patients across Europe say what they want from clinical trials
1,147 people living with FSHD took part in the Europewide study, led by FSHD Europe, to identify…
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“I am proud to work with MDUK in any way I can to help make a difference”
  Emma-Jayne is a dedicated caregiver to her son,…
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“I love making change and making people feel included”
  In her first year as Muscular Dystrophy UK’s (MDUK'…
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“I’m passionate about standing up for neuromuscular conditions”
  Dr. Vino, a Neurologist & Clinical Research…
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“Volunteering makes me feel less alone and helps me cope with my condition”
  Claire lives with miyoshi myopathy, a muscle-…
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MDUK Annual President’s Awards
  We are consistently blown away by the dedication…
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