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Update 24 March 2020You will have heard about the current spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. The…
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To mark five years since Jonathan’s passing, and what would have been his brother’s 30th birthday,…
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While muscle-wasting conditions affect around 70,000 people in the UK, the conditions MDUK supports…
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Here, some people share their experiences of applying for benefits and going through the assessment…
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Our ‘Below standard’ report, published today, highlights the difficulties some people face and…
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The 32-year-old  was inspired to get his running shoes out after the myotonic dystrophy gene was…
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This exhibition has been created by Alexandra Gardyne from Gorebridge in Midlothian who has…
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M’s application for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) was initially rejected. He contacted a…
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Jenson has a form of muscular dystrophy, but has not yet received an exact diagnosis. Genetic…
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His muscle weakness first showed itself around his eyes, and Alex had an operation when he was in…