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Cost of living

If you have a muscle-wasting condition, you may already deal with additional costs to help you live well and independently so you may be struggling to afford the essentials. This page has information about the support you may be entitled to. You can also read the experiences of others living with muscle-wasting conditions and find out more about our cost of living campaign.
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Information and support

Use the governments benefits and financial support tool to check what you may be entitled to. 

Use a benefits calculator to check how much you could receive. 

Find a local foodbank.

Campaigns and stories

Trevor is sat in his wheelchair next to his bed, holding the remote control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ve got fundraising events to suit everyone! Whatever your preference, we’re here to support you to achieve something amazing. Choose from: 

  • Walks and Runs,  

  • Abseils to Zip wires,  

  • Baking to Fancy Dress 

  • Or something else entirely!  

We’ve had volunteers raise money for us by running music concerts, entering fishing competitions, writing novels and even jumping out of planes! No idea is too big or too small for us.

Image of Sulaiman lying in bed, reading something on his phone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet people in your local area by joining one of our Fundraising Groups! Supported by a dedicated Regional Fundraiser, we’ll help you raise money in your local community and spread awareness of MDUK where you live.

Steve Ledbrook (left), Dr Lisa Cameron MP (centre), Matthew Rose, Heath Policy Manager, MDUK (right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only have a little bit of time to help? We’ve got plenty of smaller, ad-hoc tasks you can help with – from running a collection, helping at an event, delivering leaflets and more. (Box saying get in touch) Link to enthuse form.

Steve Ledbrook (left), Dr Lisa Cameron MP (centre), Matthew Rose, Heath Policy Manager, MDUK (right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ve got loads of roles you can do from home that will make a huge difference to us – from helping us with our admin, making thank you phone calls to our volunteers or getting in touch with press and media on our behalf. Talk to us about how we can find a role to suit you!  (Box saying get in touch) Link to enthuse form.