Muscle wasting conditions are rare and complex, requiring specialist support from a wide range of professionals. Our new AHP Neuromuscular Hub is designed to improve healthcare professionals’ knowledge and confidence, empowering them to provide the best possible support to our community.
Developed in collaboration with POD-NMD and TREAT-NMD, the hub features 15 modules. Each course is full of evidence-based learning and downloadable resources for both therapists and patients. There is also a certificate for each module upon completion.
This multidisciplinary hub includes updated modules for physiotherapists, brand new modules, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, postural management, dietetics, and self-management, as well as other invaluable resources.
“This exciting relaunch is bigger and better than ever before, supporting AHPs to deliver better, evidence-based care for adults living with a neuromuscular disorder. It’s free, accessible at any time and offers certificates to support your CPD. What’s not to like?”
“Working through the modules on the AHP Neuromuscular Hub has significantly improved my confidence in working with this complex patient cohort. The comprehensive online lectures, use of practical examples and post module quizzes have improved my holistic management of neuromuscular patients which is reflected in my daily clinic practice. I would strongly recommend the AHP Hub to all those who work within this area as an essential learning tool.”
“We are delighted to launch our new AHP Neuromuscular Hub. This will be a valuable multidisciplinary resource and help ensure people living with muscle wasting conditions can access the best support where and when they need it.”
We also provide other training courses, including targeted e-learning for nurses and GPs, and regular webinars and conferences. In 2025, we upskilled over 500 healthcare professionals. To find out more about the training we provide, visit Professionals – Muscular Dystrophy UK
We are very grateful to everyone involved in developing the modules for their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of people with muscle wasting conditions:
| Leadership and direction | Sarah Holmes, Gita Ramdharry and Anna Mayhew |
| Delivery and technical | Sophy Walker and Anna Mayhew |
| Editing and support | Laura Room, Sarah Moloney and Sunitha Narayan |
| Module 1 – Overview of NMD | Gita Ramdharry |
| Module 2 – Assessment and outcome measures | Anna Mayhew |
| Module 3 – Exercise | Sherryl Chatfield and Jo Reffin |
| Module 4 – Fatigue | Pamela Appleton, Veronica Dappio and Sarah Holmes |
| Module 5 – Contracture management | Nicola Grose and Anna Mayhew |
| Module 6 – Respiratory care | Sinead Croghan and Alex Dungavel |
| Module 7 – SLT: chewing and swallowing | Jodi Allen |
| Module 8 – SLT: speech and communication | Jodi Allen |
| Module 9 – Occupational therapy | Pamela Appleton and Veronica Dappio |
| Module 10 – Transition | Nicola Grose |
| Module 11 – Orthotics | Paul Charlton and Gita Ramdharry |
| Module 12 – Postural management and wheelchairs | Alison Johnston |
| Module 13 – Overnutrition | Lola Lawal |
| Module 14 – Undernutrition | Lola Lawal |
| Module 15 – Self management | Louie Lee |
