Hamilton grandad living with MND for 27 years writes five books to show diagnosis 'isn't the end'

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A Lanarkshire great-grandad who has lived with MND for over two and a half decades has written five books to show that being diagnosed with the condition ‘isn’t the end’.

Thomas ‘Tommy’ Herd was diagnosed in 1997 and over time, the condition - which affects the brain and nerves - progressed at a slow pace.

The former draughtsman was forced to stop working at 53 years old due to problems with his speech.The 81-year-old who has been living with the condition for 27 years now has difficulty talking, using his left hand and swallowing solid foods.

Tommy is fed by a pump overnight.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Despite his health battles, the dad-of-three hasn’t stopped trying to thrive in life.