- 24 February 2012
Campaigning mum at the heart of NHS reform Former trustee and mother of a son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Kate Parkin, is given a key role in helping to make sure that the new NHS structure meets the needs of people with a neuromuscular condition - 24 February 2012
Cast a vote for your charity Vote for Frances to help her win a car and raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign - 22 February 2012
Trailblazers launch disability hate crime report Young disabled people are failing to report threatening behaviour and verbal and physical abuse in public due to a fear that these crimes will not be taken seriously, Trailblazers campaigners have warned today. - 21 February 2012
Health Secretary quizzed on neuromuscular services The fight for vital muscular dystrophy clinical networks continues as the Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Andrew Lansley MP, was quizzed today in Parliament about the set-up of these networks. - 20 February 2012
In celebration of the life and memory of a son To celebrate the life of their beloved son and brother and to help others with muscular dystrophy, the family of Arvind Jain have launched an online page in his memory. - 17 February 2012
Health information you can trust As more and more people are accessing health information online, how can you be sure the information is reliable? - 15 February 2012
Need to recognise carers' support highlighted in House of Lords debate Lord Walton of Detchant, speaking in a House of Lords debate this week, has emphasised the need to recognise the demands on parents and carers in providing support for people with neuromuscular conditions. - 15 February 2012
New type of muscle stem cell identified Researchers in Paris have identified a new type of muscle stem cell in mice that contributes to muscle repair - 15 February 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson praises Matalan staff Matalan staff from the Northwest received a behind the scenes peek of the Manchester United training ground by the boss himself, Sir Alex Ferguson, as a thank you. - 14 February 2012
Clinical trial plans announced for utrophin drug for Duchenne Summit has outlined plans to test a drug for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies - a phase 1 trial will start soon and results should be available before the end of this year.
