Media Centre - Information for journalists and other media professionals

The MDC media team, at a national and regional level, delivers news and views on the impact of muscle disease to journalists and other media professionals.


We provide journalists with statistics and information, and access to individuals who are happy to share their stories. We highlight the work of our care services, research and campaigns to help improve the lives of those living with muscle disease. We also promote the charity’s fundraising appeals and events and issue statements on new research.

Below are details on how to contact our press office and regional media contacts.

National Press Office
Salimah Lalji, Press Officer
Tel: 020 7803 4844 Fax: 020 7401 3495
press@muscular-dystrophy.org

Regional Contacts
Our Regional Fundraising Managers can also provide media support for local and regional media professionals.

Northern Ireland
Glenn Oakes
T/F: 02890 751497
n-ireland@muscular-dystrophy.org

Wales
Penny Weir
T/F: 01432 360373
westmidlands@muscular-dystrophy.org

Scotland
Margaret Tooth
T/F: 01324 810958
scotland@muscular-dystrophy.org

England (7 regions)

Anglia
Anne Jackson
T/F: 01787 313913
anglia@muscular-dystrophy.org

East Midlands
Stephanie Henderson-Barrett
T/F: 01530 249479
eastmidlands@muscular-dystrophy.org

North East
Pat Reed
T: 01434 322 573
northeast@muscular-dystrophy.org

North West
Charles Horton
T/F: 01244 403012
northwest@muscular-dystrophy.org

South East
Eileen Wellings
T: 01372 375906
F: 01372 376374
southeast@muscular-dystrophy.org

South West
Lynne Hodgson
T: 01752 228128
southwest@muscular-dystrophy.org

West Midlands
Penny Weir
T/F: 01432 360373
westmidlands@muscular-dystrophy.org

London
Elizabeth Gordon
T: 020 8685 9633
london@muscular-dystrophy.org