All news on the topic: Motor neurone disease

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Mum who became unable to squeeze soap from dish cloth given just months to live
Helen McMurray, 66, was given just 18 months to live after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, having noticed she had a 'trigger finger' and struggled to grip things
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Corrie fans heartbroken as Paul receives terminal prognosis in MND battle
Coronation Street has been praised by viewers for raising awareness of motor neurone disease, as Paul Foreman's diagnosis neared, learning from a doctor he could have just three years to live
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Rugby's Rob Burrow pays visit to Corrie set and hails motor neurone disease plot
Rob, who was diagnosed with MND in 2019, and his wife Lindsey, were joined by Corrie stars Peter Ash and Daniel Brocklebank
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Corrie's Paul to be left shaken as he receives heartbreaking MND prognosis
Coronation Street's Paul Foreman is told he may only have three years to live next week, ahead of his motor neurone disease diagnosis on the ITV soap
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Corrie's Paul Foreman makes a dangerous decision after life-changing diagnosis
Paul Foreman will make a dangerous decision on Coronation Street next week amid his life-changing diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease as he seeks a quick way to make cash
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Mum woke up with pins and needles and now can hardly speak says heartbroken son
When Joanne Katchi, 50, woke up one morning last October with a tingling in her limbs she had no idea it was the first symptom of a rare, incurable disease which has left her struggling to move
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Corrie's Billy actor shares personal connection to MND amid Paul's diagnosis
Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy on Coronation Street, has opened up about his own personal connection to Motor Neurone Disease amid Paul Foreman's diagnosis
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Coronation Street's Paul Foreman to be diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
Coronation Street's Paul Foreman is to be diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in a hard hitting storyline beginning next month, as actor Peter Ash opens up about the physical challenges of his new storyline
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Woman dead after 'conning banker boyfriend out of £4m' was no call girl, says ex
Wojtek Zalinska has defended his ex-wife Magdalena Zalinska, who was accused of being a call girl who conned her late banker lover Danny Truell out of millions before being found dead
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Over-60s keep free prescriptions as Tories ditch plan to raise eligibility age
Boris Johnson ordered a consultation into raising the age that people qualify for free prescriptions in England in line with the state pension age - but the plans have been dropped
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Rob Burrow sends clear MND message to Rishi Sunak after accepting latest award
Rugby League legend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone's Disease back in 2019, has received the 2,000th Points of Light award from the Prime Minister
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MLS commissioner hints league could introduce relegation in major revamp
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber hinted he believes the league could be set for a major revamp in years to come, and outlined what needs to happen before relegation is introduced
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Wales icon speaks out on heart-breaking Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
Former Wales international Jason Bowen, who played for Cardiff and Swansea, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in March 2021 and went public earlier this month
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'Healthy looking lad's' MND symptoms dismissed by docs who refused to do tests
Luke Lawes started to experience random muscle twitches around his body and went to the doctors on multiple occasions. He knew something was wrong when he fell over when running
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Kevin Sinfield goes extra mile for MND sufferers as he brings hope to Rob Burrow
A new BBC documentary will detail the incredible achievements of rugby legend Kevin Sinfield, who has raised millions for best friend Rob Burrow since his former team-mate was diagnosed with MND
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Premier League hero stunned with scoring exploits - now he's fighting MND
Former Ipswich and Sunderland ace Marcus Stewart was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year and has since revealed the extent of his battle with the illness
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Rob Burrow's new racehorse ready to run after recovering from minor injury
Beep Beep Burrow, who will help raise money for the ex-rugby league star diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, will make his belated debut at Doncaster on Saturday
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Grenfell survivors want 'intensive testing' as blaze firefighters start to die
EXCLUSIVE Locals still haunted by the 2017 disaster told The Mirror they want intensive tests so they can stop “living in fear” of deadly diseases from Grenfell’s toxins
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Rob Burrow charity racehorse ruled out of debut after being found lame
Beep Beep Burrow who, with the support of the former Leeds Rhinos star Burrow, was to help raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, is not expected to be sidelined for long
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Breakthrough drug could help people with MND to live longer, show tests
The protein is usually given to people with kidney cancer, but could also be applied to people living with the long term condition and dramatically improve their chances of living longer
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Rob Burrow set to unveil new fundraising racehorse Beep Beep Burrow at Doncaster
The former rugby league star, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, will be at Doncaster to see the horse named after him make its debut
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RTE legend Charlie Bird delivers devastating health update after diagnosis
Former journalist and TV presenter Charlie Bird has shared an update on his health battle, telling fans his own situation is "not great" and he's uncertain how much longer he will have mobility, after his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
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Kevin Sinfield admits he owes new England role to best mate Rob Burrow
The rugby league legend has switched codes to become England's rugby union defence coach as part of Steve Borthwick's new set-up and has started working with the players