Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive neurological condition that damages the nerve cells (motor neurones) in the brain and spinal cord. It affects parts of the body at different times and the care of the condition is supported here in Leeds by a team of highly skilled professionals.
This multi-disciplinary team, or team with different specialities in it, is led by Dr Agam Jung and Dr Shaun Foo. The team includes wheelchair specialists, speech and language specialists, dietitians, physiotherapists, research fellows and family support workers, all committed to going the extra mile support patients to live the best quality of life possible. Click here to find out more about our team.
The team under Dr Jung aims to offer a holistic assessment and individualised treatment plan, which sees the patient at the heart of everything.
About The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease opened in November 2025. This dream was made reality thanks to the fundraising led by Leeds Hospitals Charity and supported by Kevin Sinfield, his 7in7 Ultra team and the wider Leeds Rhinos and Leeds communities.
This landmark building is the first purpose-built centre dedicated entirely to MND care, research, education and holistic support.
It will be a trailblazer for other centres around the country. It has been designed with patients and families at its heart, providing ample space for patients, and their families and carers, to live the best quality of life possible, supported by a dedicated team.
You can read the full story of the opening of the centre here.
The centre was inspired by the former rugby league player Rob Burrow, who was cared for by the Leeds team and died in 2024. You can read the Trust’s response and tribute to Rob here.
“I know it can be a dark and lonely place at times living with MND, and my hope for this centre is for you to be lifted by the light and calm of this space, by the community of support and solidarity that you will find here.” Rob Burrow CBE
The centre provides a calm and peaceful environment for patients and has been designed in partnership with the hospital’s clinical staff, patients, their families and the wider MND community.
The first of its kind, the centre includes a host of clinical rooms, communal areas and outdoor spaces for patients, in addition to technology and research support.
The Leeds Hospitals Charity fundraising target was reached in December 2024 and the Charity continues to raise money to support other areas of care, most recently announcing funding for two early diagnosis research projects.
You can donate to the The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal with Leeds Hospitals Charity.
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A video including helpful tips for MND patients can be found on YouTube.
Contact us
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease
Seacroft Hospital
York Road, Leeds, LS14 6UH
For all care centre queries, please contact Claire Lang, specialist nurse, on 0113 392 6755.
For questions about visiting the Hospital, please visit Seacroft Hospital Webpage.
