Ataxia UK
Ataxia UK is the leading national charity in the UK for people affected by Ataxia. They fund research into finding treatments and cures, and offer advice, information and support to people affected by the condition.
Ataxia is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A person with ataxia might also have difficulties with walking, swallowing, eating, writing and vision. Some types of ataxia can be acquired during a person's lifetime and some types of ataxia are inherited.
Ataxia UK provides information and support including:
- Ataxia UK Helpline
- newly diagnosed?
- what is ataxia?
- types of ataxia
- treatment and care
- online support networks and forums