Many people with muscle wasting conditions have successful, healthy pregnancies. But the chances of you and your baby having problems can vary, depend
You may want to know whether your unborn baby has inherited a muscle wasting condition. For example, if you or the baby’s other parent has a muscle wa
If you have a family history of a muscle wasting condition, you may want to know whether you could pass the condition on to your children. If there’s
The heart can be affected in some muscle wasting conditions. Your doctor or neuromuscular team will tell you if you need heart tests and how often. Th
Many muscle wasting conditions affect the muscles you use to breathe and cough. This can cause a range of symptoms, from very mild to more severe. It’
Can you spare just 90 minutes before kick-off to support children and adults living with muscle wasting conditions? Your time could help us fund life-changing research, support services, and advocacy for families across Scotland.
During the month of July, the ‘Dumbbell Dozen’ led by West Mersea local Colin Morgan, 67, will attempt to lift 1,000 tonnes – the equivalent weight of a fully laden Boeing 747 jumbo jet plus an Airbus A380 super jumbo
Newborn screening is the quickest route to a diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), where early treatment is vital to minimising irreversible damage.
Grace, who’s 14 and lives with congenital myopathy, received an electric wheelchair through a partnership with our Joseph Patrick Trust grant giving arm and Whizz Kidz. She shares how challenging life was when she only had a manual wheelchair, the freedom her new electric wheelchair has given her, and why grants like this are important.