Access to work
Can provide information and support in getting to work and maintaining mobility at work.
Tel: 0113 214 2347
Build
This forum can be used to contact others with a similar interest in MND.
Tel: 020 7848 0715 Website: Build UK
Carers direct
Free confidential advice to help you in your caring role.
Tel: 0808 802 0202 Email: [email protected]
Carers Leeds
Provide local information, support and training to carers in the Leeds area.
Tel: 0113246 8338 Website: Carers Leeds
Carers UK
Provides national support and advice for carers.
Tel: 020 7490 8818 Website: Carers UK
Disability Information Advice Line
Can give advice on all aspects of disability.
Tel: 0113 214 3630
Leeds City Council
Can provide information on assessments by a social worker or occupational therapist, blue badge schemes etc.
Tel: 0113 234 8080 Website: Leeds City Council
Welfare Rights Department: 0113 376 0452
Leeds Directory
Contact details of businesses and organisations who can support you live more independently.
Tel: 0113 391 8333 Website: Leeds Directory
Leeds Palliative Care Network
Provides access to palliative care information and education for patients, carers and professionals to promote end-of-life choices.
Website: Leeds Palliative Care Network
Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA)
Can advice on all aspects on MND including local support and equipment loan.
Tel: 08457 626262 Website: MNDA
MNDA – West Yorkshire branch
Can provide social support and information in Leeds area.
Tel: 07889523793
MNDA – Yorkshire Dales branch
Can provide social support and information in the Dales area.
Tel: 01423 870130 Website: MNDA Yorkshire Dales branch
Patients Like Me
Online discussion service where you can share your experiences with others living with MND.
Website: Patients Like Me
St Gemma’s Hospice Leeds
Provides inpatient, community and day hospice care for people who have a progressive illness.
Tel: 0113 218 5500 Website: St Gemma’s Hospice
Wheatfields Hospice Leeds
Provides inpatient, community and day hospice care for people who have a progressive illness.
Tel: 0113 278 7249 Website: Wheatfields Hospice
William Merritt Disabled Living & Mobility Centre:
Provides information, assessments for equipment and advice on all aspects of daily living.
Tel: 0113 305 5288 Or 0113 305 5332 Website: William Merrit