Our Help Line

If you wish to talk to somone about anything to do with Motor Neurone Disease, please feel free to call Alastair Purple on our helpline number.

Alastair is available to talk to you at any time, although he has to sleep sometime!

The number to call is: 0800 285 1001

The Drop in Centre

Our drop in centre, which is the first in the country, is available for MND sufferers, their family and carers.

The regular sessions are held at:

Whickham Villa Health Club
8 Millfield Road
Whickham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16 4QA
0191 488 7351 - Website

We meet every Thursday (our original day when we were at Shandon Way) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The following services are on offer:

• Acupuncture
• Beauty Treatments
• Reflexology
• Computer Access/Internet
• Card Making
• Light Refreshments
• Home Visits
• News Letter

The Monday outings and activities over the summer have proved so popular we have decided to continue them throughout the year. Please call Alastair on the helpline or mobile, as winter activities may be affected by bad weather. Transport and all costs will be provided by the trust, so come along it would be great to see you.