About this episode

Dr Andrew Vaughton shares his journey with Motor Neurone Disease and his advocacy efforts alongside his wife, Dr Susanne Vaughton.

In this episode, Dr Andrew Vaughton, former Consultant Anaesthetist at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation, shares his experience following his 2021 Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis and subsequent medical retirement. Andy now focuses on MND awareness, fundraising, and promoting health and community support. He’s joined by his wife Dr Susanne Vaughton, a former GP who left medicine after Andy’s diagnosis to become a full‑time writer. Known to readers as Susie Tate , she now balances authorship with advocacy and family life. Together, Andy and Susie discuss their projects, their commitment to supporting MND charities, and how they’re using their time and platform to create meaningful impact. This episode highlights purposeful action, the strength of partnership, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference. Recorded Friday 21 November 2025 Related information: Guinness World Record: Longest Beach Touch Rugby Game | £100k Raised for MND My Name’5 Doddie Foundation Andy’s Army fundraiser for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Andrew Vaughton, Dr Susanne Vaughton

Topics covered

• Motor Neurone Disease
• awareness
• fundraising
• health support
• advocacy
• partnership

Keywords

• Motor Neurone Disease
• fundraising
• health advocacy
• community support
• awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Guinness World Record

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