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Motor neurone disease: assessment and management

NICE guideline [NG42] Published: 24 February 2016 Last updated: 23 July 2019

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  • What is motor neurone disease?
  • If your GP thinks you could have MND
  • If MND is diagnosed
  • Your MND multidisciplinary team
  • Appointments with your multidisciplinary team
  • Emotional support
  • Social care support
  • Problems with muscles and moving around
  • Equipment and adaptations for your home
  • Diet and nutrition, eating and swallowing
  • Saliva
  • Speech and communication
  • Breathing
  • Treating breathing problems (non‑invasive ventilation)
  • Support with decisions about end of life care
  • Off-label medicines
  • Sources of advice and support
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Sources of advice and support

Sources of advice and support

  • Motor Neurone Disease Association, 03457 626 262
    www.mndassociation.org

  • Brain and Spine Foundation, 0800 808 1000
    www.brainandspine.org.uk

  • Marie Curie, 0800 090 2309
    www.mariecurie.org.uk

You can also go to NHS Choices for more information.

NICE is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information or advice provided by these organisations.

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