Team Catton

We have developed a new online course! Introduction to MND is designed for any professional who is new to #MND care It covers what the condition is, its symptoms and how they impact people and their families It takes 3 hrs and you can complete it at your own time for free mndassociation.org/online-courses

Today is #NationalSockDay and it is my 704th day of wearing a different pair of socks everyday as I continue my mission to #SockItToMND in my memory and celebration of my amazing Mum #MND

'It allows me to feel like I am still participating in society' Sheriff Alastair Carmichael, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2024, told #BBCBreakfast about being the first person in the world to preside over criminal cases using text-to-speech technology after MND took away his natural voice bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Sheriff with MND finds new voice in court with app - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

📸 Aberdeen hosted The UK Stroke Forum 2025 last week. Pictured are some of our colleagues from the Fraserburgh Stroke Rehabilitation Unit and Occupational Therapists who were in attendance. #UKSF25

In support of #WorldStrokeDay (29th Oct) the Fraserburgh Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (at Fraserburgh Hospital) have developed this information board. It features education leaflets & resources signposting people who have been affected by a stroke to @TheStrokeAssoc & @chsscotland.

Occupational therapists play a crucial role across health and social care, supporting people to recover, adapt, and participate in daily life. On #WorldOTDay, we’re celebrating the 48,603 OTs on our Register whose knowledge, skill and care make a lasting difference every day. 👏

@MNDScotland Thank you for sharing 💙

In this blog, Gemma Catton shares her connection to MND, her mother’s journey with the disease, and the importance of MND researchers engaging with individuals living with and affected by the disease during MND Scotland’s LEARN events across Scotland: bit.ly/46PDd2L

#ICYMI A plaque has been unveiled at a north-east hospital to honour Margaret Barr Fulton MBE, the UK’s first qualified occupational therapist. Read more: nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/sept… 📽️ Video kindly courtesy of @STVNews. @theRCOT @SNGMHLD

🔥 A massive WELL DONE and THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our incredible Firewalk challenge this week at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen Football Club! You have all managed to raise over £10,300, with donations still coming through! 🔥 youtube.com/watch?v=rdNjFI…

Thank you to everyone who participated in the MND Scotland Fun Run in Fife on Saturday! With 75 participants and 6 volunteers, we managed to avoid the rain and had a fantastic day! 🥳 Thanks to all of you, a total of £6,890 has been raised so far 💙

Revised resources for care workers 💙📑 We’re delighted to share our updated guide: Caring for a person with MND. ✅ Specialist advice & support ✅ Practical toolkit for emergencies, communication & personal care ✅ Developed with MND experts #MND

We’ve updated our guide & infographic on Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) working for MND. 💡 MDT working is recommended by NICE & proven to improve quality of life and outcomes for people with MND. 📄 Explore the benefits, toolkit & expert insights here: mndassociation.org/sites/default/…

Our new guide for care workers is now out! Reviewed with MND experts, it offers specialist & practical advice to assist people with #MND, including on handling emergencies, safeguarding and personal care Visit mndassociation.org/propublications to view the guide and leave us feedback!

🌞 #SummerOfPossibility is here — and with your help, we can make it shine even brighter for disabled people across the UK. Our volunteers design bespoke solutions that unlock independence and open up new opportunities. Just look at Thomas, jumping waves for the first time. 🌊

#GlobalMNDAwarenesDay 🧦 Fraserburgh Specialist OT Gemma has worn a different pair of socks every day since 2024 to #SockItToMND - raising funds for @mndscotland and honouring her amazing mum’s memory. What a beautiful tribute. 💙

@Dearkens @MNDScotland Thank you so much Lesley 🥰

@g_catton @MNDScotland Fantastic, Gemma! Wee donation sent to your Just Giving page.👍🏻

I hoped to reach #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay 2024 and here I am in 2025 still going strong with my mission to #SockItToMND That’s 538 pairs of socks and £1683 raised for @MNDScotland so far through #SockItToMND in memory and celebration of my amazing Mum 💙

Today we come together and raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND). Our thread has all the facts. #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay