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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Pooran

Dentists and GPs offered training to spot early MND signs in UK first

Healthcare professionals, including dentists and GPs, are being offered targeted training to spot potential early signs of motor neurone disease (MND) under a brand new initiative.

Created by the charity foundation established by Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir, who died following his diagnosis with MND, the project is the first of its kind in the UK.

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