Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: The Lord Mayor's Visit
By The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung
My visit to the site of the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) this summer was both exciting and insightful. I met with the specialist MND clinical team and got to sit in a digger!
Before seeing how the construction of the new MND centre at Seacroft Hospital was progressing, I was introduced to Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist, and the team of specialists who care for patients with MND.
Dr Jung’s passion and expertise is exemplary and the palpable sense of hope and determination among the staff is impressive. Despite the challenges posed by the complexities of MND, the dedicated staff demonstrate a deep commitment to providing high-quality care and support to patients and their families in a facility that falls short of their needs.
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I can’t say that I knew a great deal about MND before getting the chance to visit the existing facility in Seacroft and now more than ever, I can really visualise how the new centre will transform the current service, how this will be a place of hope and support. Listening to the clinical team and meeting Rob’s parents and his sisters, I felt so much more in touch with Rob’s life when I took part in the tribute to him at the Leeds City Council Memorial.
The Memorial was a moving and memorable event to mark the life of someone who was so much more than an exceptional rugby player. Together with nearly 200 people, Rob’s incredible achievements both on and off the pitch were celebrated. It was a genuine honour for me to be involved in this event and to welcome our many distinguished guests to the Civic Hall. It was clear from the tributes and stories we heard that Rob made a positive difference to countless lives. He will never be forgotten.
The much-needed new centre is being purpose-built to be more functional, creating an environment of hope and resilience that Rob would be proud of. It will significantly enhance the capabilities of the MND team and the services offered by the Trust. With improved facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, the team will be able to deliver more comprehensive and advanced care.?
Outside on the construction site, work is progressing nicely and I’m excited to see how this develops over the next few months. I was happy to meet some of the builders, especially as they allowed me to get involved; it really is something I have wanted to do since I was a child. My work and involvement won’t stop here and I look forward to seeing how I can support the new centre and the MND community over the next year.