Campaign news:
- 17 May 2013
NHS England’s Medical Director commits to speeding up access to rare disease drugs The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Medical Research marked the launch of the new ‘Vision for research in the NHS’ document today with the Association of Medical Research Charities. - 7 May 2013
Bedroom Tax success could open the door for others The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is today pleased to announce a recent successful challenge against the 'Bedroom Tax'. - 7 May 2013
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign shortlisted for Charity Awards 2013 The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has been shortlisted in the Disability category for the 2013 Charity Awards. - 2 May 2013
New Lancashire neuromuscular team launched today We are delighted to announce today the launch of a new paediatric neuromuscular team in Lancashire at an event in Chorley General Hospital. - 1 May 2013
Initial CARE-NMD project findings shared at International Conference Earlier this month the CARE-NMD International Conference, held in Budapest, provided the first opportunity to hear some of the results of the CARE-NMD project on Duchenne muscular dystrophy care and quality of life in Europe. - 30 April 2013
Trailblazers victory with expansion of London Underground boarding ramps Trailblazers has welcomed the announcement that 19 additional London Underground stations and 40 additional platforms are to be made accessible from street to train this summer. - 30 April 2013
New work experience programme launched with support from London charity The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is delighted to announce that Trailblazers has received funding from the City Bridge Trust to run an extended work experience scheme in London. - 17 April 2013
Meetings with Health Minister secured in parliamentary debate The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has secured two meetings with Health Minister Norman Lamb MP following probing questions in the House of Commons yesterday. - 9 April 2013
NHS calls for patient representatives for new Clinical Reference Groups NHS England, who from this week have taken over responsibility for commissioning have opened the recruitment process for patient and carer members of Clinical Reference Groups (CRGs). - 8 April 2013
New Personal Independence Payments begin to be introduced The start of April has brought with it a raft of benefits changes that will have a significant impact on individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy or a related condition. The biggest change has come in the form of PIP.
