Welcome to the Muscle Help Foundation charity’s blog page. Below you’ll find a range of discussions on a variety of topics that we know are of interest to our community. If you would like to suggest a blog topic for us to cover or if you are interested in submitting an appropriate and relevant blog, then please click HERE to get in touch and tell us about it or message us on our social channels with your thoughts. We hope you enjoy reading our blogs.

Claire Leach

November 2024

Trustees’ Week: An Interview with Claire

A week-long campaign, Trustees’ Week was created to celebrate the achievements of charity trustees. As a small charity that supports children and …

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April | 4 mins

Spotlighting The Number 657

Author: Charlotte Barrett, Guest Blogger & MHF Volunteer

Factoid… there are 657 muscles in your body! In this blog, we’re shining a spotlight …

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Nov | 3 mins

Coming Together at Mealtimes

Author: Charlotte Barrett, Guest Blogger & MHF Volunteer

For many people, mealtimes are one of the only times they get the whole family …

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Sep | 3 mins

National Family Day

Author: Charlotte Barrett, Guest Blogger & MHF Volunteer

As Monday 25th September this year is National Family Day, we thought we’d look at …

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Sep | 3 mins

Cost of living crisis

Author: Charlotte Barrett, Guest Blogger & MHF Volunteer

Welcome to the Muscle Help Foundation (MHF) charity’s latest blog which discusses the cost-of-living crisis …

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Aug | 3 mins

Fond Memories of my Grandad

Author: Charlotte Barrett, Guest Blogger & MHF Volunteer

In our latest blog, the Muscle Help Foundation charity is delighted to welcome Guest Blogger …

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May | 2 mins

What is muscular dystrophy?

Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles and makes it difficult to move. It affects people of all ages, and there are many different types of MD, each with their own set of challenges.

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May - 3 mins

Thoughts on the power of smiling

Author: Michael McGrath, MHF’s CEO

Our charity’s CEO and Chief Muscle Warrior Michael shares his thoughts on the power of smiling, its positive …

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April | 2 mins

What’s involved in being a charity trustee

Author: Hugh O’Keeffe, MHF’s Chair of Trustee’s

I joined as a Trustee of MHF in April 2021 bringing with me lots of charity …

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March | 3 mins

Living with a disability

Living with a disability in the UK can be challenging, with many obstacles to overcome. Despite legislative and societal advances, disabled people …

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