Latest News: Support
SMA UK Virtual Quiz Night!
19 June 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
As part of our Community Connections virtual meet-ups, we will be running our first ever SMA UK Quiz Night! It'll be taking place on Thursday 25th June at 8pm, so do join us and invite family and friends (18+years) to sign up too.
Contact: Petition for a Carers COVID-19 Payment
03 June 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
This payment would help with some of the extra costs many are facing due to the pandemic but would importantly also send a message from Government to unpaid carers that they are valued at this difficult time.
New Survey from Together For Short Lives
02 June 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
This survey is designed to gather the experiences and views of parents / carers of children (aged 0-25 years) who have a life-limiting condition, in relation to how COVID-19 is affecting them.
New Survey: Parent’s Seeking Help for, and Care of, a Sick or Unwell Child During COVID-19 ‘Stay at Home’ Period
28 May 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
The University of Plymouth has launched this survey as it's hoped the results will advance understanding of how these extraordinary times are affecting parents' thinking about, and perception of, access to services for children when they are sick or unwell.
Invitation to Join Study: Experiences of Living With, or Caring for Someone who has, SMA
21 May 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
A healthcare market research company working for a research client and pharmaceutical company wants to understand patient and caregiver journeys and any treatment routines. Participants will be paid £35 for each completed survey, with 10% donated to one of the company's registered charities. Registrations of interest close 29th May.
Do you live with a neuromuscular condition and experience swallowing difficulties, or care for someone who does?
18 May 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
If so, please consider sharing your experiences by completing an online survey led by a specialist team at The National Hospital for Neurology and University College London. Survey closes 26th July.
International Research Survey: Coronavirus
14 May 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
A collaboration of international researchers, including researchers from University College London, are interested in how the current coronavirus pandemic is affecting disabled people and their families.
EURODIS Survey to Understand how the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting those who have a Rare Disease, and their Carers
12 May 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
The goal is to voice the specific needs of rare disease patients’ in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and to propose practical solutions to ensure rare diseases patients are take into account when handling the pandemic.
Research Survey to Understand the Impact of COVID-19 on People who have a Rare Disease, and their Caregivers
12 May 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast and University of Aberdeen are conducting this online international survey. It's available to complete until the end of May.
Disabled Children's Partnership Survey: Life in Lockdown
07 May 2020 / Posted in: Information, Support
The Disabled Children's Partnership, of which SMA UK is a member, wants to understand more about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on disabled children and young people (aged up to 25), their siblings and parents. Deadline to complete it is 9am on Monday 18th May 2020.
