Service description:
Ataxia UK is a national charity for people with ataxia, their families and carers. They provide support and aim to find treatments and cures. The ataxias are a group of neurological conditions that affect walking, speech, and movement.
Services include:
• A helpline (0845 644 0606) which is open Monday-Thursday, 10.30-14:30. You can also email (helpline@ataxia.org.uk)
• A range of free information resources and publications, including a quarterly magazine for their 'Friends' and a monthly e-newsletter
• Regular events around the country
• Support through local groups and branches
• A range of grants to help with the extra costs involved in having ataxia
• A series of films relevant to those living with ataxia
• A 16-30's project which facilitates young people who have ataxia to support, inform and advise one another, whilst making friends along the way.