Improving Workplace Opportunity for Those with Disabilities by Linzi Meadows MNC Director and Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physiotherapy. I was honoured to attend the launch of MidlandsAbility at the KPMG building in Birmingham. I was invited by Richard Day, who has been one of the key driving forces in bringing this group together. Richard attends [...]
A weekend PD study day was held at MNC on Saturday 18th March. The course was taught by Dr Bhanu Ramaswamy OBE and Fiona Lindop Specialist Parkinson's Physiotherapist. They both have a wealth of experience in Parkinson's and were directly involved in producing the European Physiotherapy Guidelines for Parkinson's Disease. The course, 'Parkinson's: Application of [...]
Last week Steve Bowker, a patient at MNC, completed his challenge of cycling Coast to Coast. Along with a team of 12 supporters; including Nigel Crockford and Charlotte Lawledge they covered the 216 Km from Workington to Tynemouth in 3days! Trouble free riding saw them cycle over 3500 metres of ascents, no doubt taking in [...]
‘Foundations for Function’ A problem solving workshop focusing on the role of the Head and Thorax within postural control in neurological rehabilitation, with one of MNC's clinical directors - Linzi Meadows. If you have not been to a workshop taught by Linzi before you are in for a exciting and dynamic 2 days!! The [...]
Everyone at MNC would like to wish all our amazing clients, family members and colleagues a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! We are very excited for 2016 and can not wait to be inspired by the incredible achievements that will be accomplished!!
This year’s MNC challenge at Victoria Park in Swinton was a huge success with even the Sun coming out to support us on the day! Fifteen participants took the the course and everyone managed to achieved or surpass their goals which was absolutely fantastic. The goals achieved ranged from walking outdoors for the first time [...]
The preparations for the challenge are gearing up. Catering organised and some excellent raffle prizes to add to the fun. Hope everyone will be there and stay to party after the exertions.
Everyone is getting ready for the MNC Challenge on Sat 30th August 2014. We now have 6 clients who are in training for the big day in Victoria Park. We now just have to order the sunshine!! If anyone is interested in sponsoring us or volunteering on the day please contact our office manager Jenny [...]
Katie, Charlotte, Alison, Rachel and Funeeza all successfully completed the run. This on what was one of the hottest days this year so well done all. They were well supported by the atmosphere and wonderful support en route. Special thanks to Alf and Norma and the Parkinson’s UK cheer squad whose friendly faces in the crowd [...]
Having heard about the MNC Challenge and the feats of our fantastic patients, Indigo Planning, a national planning consultancy firm was keen to get involved. The team at the Manchester office has decided that a fitting way to do this would be to put their bodies on the line too by taking part in the [...]
