Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre

Who we are

Our mission is to transform access to physical therapies for adults with muscular dystrophy (MD) in the Midlands. MD Support Centre was set up as a Charity in 2012 and is led by people with, or affected by, MD. From our main centre in Coventry, and with satellite clinics in Birmingham, the Black Country, Leicester and Daventry, we currently support over 600 registed service users with MD by providing specialist physiotherapy, osteopathy and complementary therapies on a long-term basis. We are the only organisation in the Midlands region to do so, and one of only two in the UK. 

Our culture and values

Our values mean that we are:

Empowering

• Ensuring that we provide quality information and advice to pwMD in order for them to make their own choices
• Working collaboratively to make a difference to the lives of pwMD and those affected by MD
• Encouraging the involvement of pwMD in the development and work of the charity

Caring

• Developing and sharing understanding of the needs of pwMD
• Being sensitive to the needs of others
• Working towards our vision and goals with enthusiasm, drive and courage
• Ensuring that we treat everyone with respect and courtesy

Unifying

• Bringing together pwMD
• Drawing upon the views and experience of others in developing the charity
• Enabling access to the best possible support for pwMD and their carers by working in partnership with other organizations
• Being proactive, acting as a facilitator to encourage others to share knowledge and best practice to expand the safety net and support network for pwMD

Innovating

• Responding positively and energetically to feedback and new ideas
• Continually reviewing and improving our services and activities
• Seeking new and better ways of working, sharing learning with everyone we work with

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

MDSC wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.  We believe that it is in the Charity’s best interests, and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the talents and skills available throughout the full community are considered when employment opportunities arise.