Glasgow man diagnosed with MND told he had four years before health declined still living 26 years on

A Glasgow pensioner has opened up on his struggles with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) after being diagnosed with the life-changing condition 26 years ago.

Tommy sought help after experiencing slurred speech and difficulties walking which prompted a referral to a specialist, and multiple tests, before the 80-year-old received his diagnosis in 1997.

The rare condition affects the brain and nerves, eventually leading to death, with symptoms including muscle weakness, twitches, slurred speech and difficulty swallowing.