Support within the NeuroMuscular Centre by Denise Boyall

Living with a neuromuscular condition can present many challenges to daily life at home, when enjoying social activities, at work, at school or university, when travelling or even when sleeping.
Within the NeuroMuscular Centre are a wealth of people with experiences, knowledge and ideas to share.

Here are some of the ways you can be involved in giving or receiving support to help you to make the best choices when faced with those challenges:

• Arrange a visit to the NMC - see the people and the facilities it offers. Please ring or email Denise or Matthew on 01606 860911.
• Use the NMC website for current events and to search for information from previous editions of One Voice.
• Browse the information in the lounge area.
• Book an appointment for a session of Complementary therapy.
• Consider taking part in one of the NMC well being courses such as Mindfulness
• Become involved in one of the NMC clubs, such as gardening, woodwork or craft and share your skills or learn new skills.
• People at the NMC can offer practical and emotional support as NeuroMuscular conditions change over time.
• Peers can help guide young people moving from life at school to life in the ‘adult’ world, and activities such as Bushcraft are an amazing way to develop independent life skills.
• When employment needs change, a discussion with the NMC designers or training team may help you to consider new directions and ideas.
• The NMC has an experienced care team and has many shared experiences from people arranging support and care.
• Financial issues can be a source of great anxiety. Please do not worry alone , there are people here at the NMC who can help you to complete forms, write letters of support or help you to contact the appropriate organisations.