Wonder Girl Carmela to star in superhero children’s book
‘Wonder Girl Carmela and Tinker the Stinker’ centres on the exciting adventures of Carmela Chillery-Watson and her therapy dog Tinker, and was written by her mum Lucy.
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Breaking: SMC accepts Translarna for Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment
12/04/2021A drug that can treat an underlying genetic cause of a muscle-wasting condition has been accepted for use on NHSScotland, it was announced today.
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Our Royal Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died
09/04/2021Prince Philip, Royal Patron of Muscular Dystrophy UK, has died.
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SMA gene treatment Zolgensma accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland
08/03/2021SMA gene treatment Zolgensma accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland
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New £30m fund to install Changing Places toilets in existing buildings across England
04/03/2021Local authorities will soon be invited to ‘opt in’ to receive a proportion of the £30m funding, based on need, to install facilities in existing buildings their communities.
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Four charities call on SMC to approve treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
02/03/2021A group of charities, including Muscular Dystrophy UK, is urging for the approval of a drug that can treat an underlying genetic cause of a life-limiting muscle-wasting condition.
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MDUK CEO is taking on the toughest physical challenge of her career
23/02/2021Catherine Woodhead is embarking on a huge challenge of walking the distance between Land’s End and John O’Groats (LeJog)
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In memory of Valerie Patrick, Vice President of MDUK
19/02/2021It is with deep sadness that Muscular Dystrophy UK has learned of the death of Valerie Patrick following a period of ill health.
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Covid-19: MDUK signs open letter calling for Emergency Support Fund
17/02/2021CEO Catherine Woodhead has added her name to an open letter as part of the #RightNow campaign.
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Breaking Covid-19 news: Extra 820,000 vulnerable people in England to be offered vaccine and advised to shield
16/02/2021A new technology called QCovid can analyse a combination of risk factors based on medical records to assess whether somebody may be more vulnerable than was previously understood.
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Carmela Chillery-Watson receives Prime Minister’s Points of Light award
29/01/2021Carmela will be presented with the Points of Light award - which recognises outstanding individual volunteers who inspire others - in a virtual ceremony next week.