Information
Further help
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From health and social care professionals
From the MND Association
Ask the following professionals for guidance if you are losing weight with MND or having any problems with eating and drinking:
GP: for general medical advice, prescriptions and referral to specialists.
Dietitian: for advice on food types and keeping nourished.
Speech and language therapist: for assessment of your swallow, eating and drinking techniques and consistency of food and drink.
Occupational therapist: for advice on posture, managing fatigue and how to source specialist equipment.
Physiotherapists: for help with posture, exercise and assisted exercise.
Respiratory physiotherapist: for advice on coughing, gagging or choking when eating or drinking.
Pharmacist: for guidance on types of medication for ease of swallowing.
From other organisationsContact our helpline MND Connect for information, emotional support and guidance about all of our services and relevant external services:
0808 802 6262
See Section 7: Useful organisations in our Eating and drinking guide at: www.mndassociation.org/eating for a list of suggested organisations. Although we cannot be held responsible for their web content or products, we hope they help you start your search for further support.