MND Patient Calls for Greater Awareness and Education on Disease Symptoms

Scott Stewart, diagnosed with motor neurone disease, highlights the need for improved medical education and continued personal resilience through work.

Scott Stewart, a 42-year-old businessman from Stirling, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in March 2023 after initial symptoms were dismissed by his GP.
Stewart emphasizes the importance of better education on early MND symptoms within the medical community to aid timely diagnosis.
Despite his diagnosis, Stewart continues to run an online golf equipment business to support his family, finding purpose and mental health benefits in his work.
He calls for increased investment in MND research, noting the stagnation in treatment options over the past 30 years, and praises initiatives like the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
Stewart's personal experiences underscore the need for societal change in addressing the bleak outlook faced by those diagnosed with MND.