Mind Body EDS
Mind Body EDS supports people with EDS and HSD through grants, advocacy, and awareness to improve early diagnosis and quality of lives.


To include this charity in your Will, simply give your solicitor or Will writer the following details:
Charity name: Mind Body EDS
Charity address: Mind Body EDS Charity, c/o Shaw Gibbs, Wey Court West, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey. GU9 7PT
Charity Number: 1177182 (England & Wales)
Contact name: Laura Sylvester-Dodson
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Mind Body EDS is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD). We believe that no one’s health outcome should be determined or limited by their personal means.
As the only UK charity providing direct financial grants to those living with EDS and HSD, we see first-hand the challenges patients face in accessing crucial medical, therapeutic, and supportive care. Our work bridges the gap between clinical need and available resources, helping reduce health inequalities and improve quality of life.
Alongside financial support, we are dedicated to raising awareness and advancing education within the healthcare community, especially at medical schools. Through advocating to the doctors of our tomorrow, we aim to promote earlier recognition, accurate diagnosis, and evidence-based management of EDS and HSD across all medical disciplines.
Our vision is for a world where early diagnosis, equitable care, and greater understanding prevent disabling or life-threatening complications – enabling everyone with EDS and HSD to live a safe, full, and independent life.
By supporting Mind Body EDS, you are helping to build that future – one of hope, fairness, and opportunity for all those affected.
On average, it takes 12 years for someone to receive a correct EDS or HSD diagnosis. Since 2018, we’ve received over £1.5 million in funding requests but met only 10%. Your legacy can bridge this gap – providing essential care, timely support, and life-changing hope for those in need.