Palliative care and hospice care

People can receive hospice or palliative care in their own home, in an in-patient unit, a day hospice and hospitals. Services for children are also available. GPs or hospital doctors usually make referrals to hospices or palliative care. This service is free of charge for patients and their families.



Personal care

This section lists information about a range of issues from occupational therapy and MDC Care Advisors to employment and bereavement.



Physiotherapy

There is plenty of anecdotal evidence to support the role of physiotherapy in helping to manage neuromuscular conditions.



Publications

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has produced a range of publications such as factsheets, materials for children, education guidelines, an adaptations manuals and much more.



Public transport

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has produced a factsheet on transport. This factsheet gives general information on public transport, vehicle finance, assessment centres, advisory organisations and useful publications.