Aims:
To raise money for research into ataxias and to provide information, advice and support to people affected by ataxia, carers, professionals and the general public.
Services provided:
- Provide information and practical advice on how to live with ataxia
- Put people with ataxia and their families in touch with each other
- Raise awareness of ataxia, so that the needs of people who have it are understood and supported
- Host conferences
- Make occasional grants in cases of extreme need
- Fund research into the cause of and treatments for Friedreich’s, cerebellar and other ataxias
- Provide advocacy for those people disadvantaged by ataxia.
local groups:
Local branches and support groups are located across the United Kingdom, contact Ataxia UK for more details.
Membership:
Free
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (Answerphone at other times)
Helpline can be accessed Monday – Thursday, 10.30am – 2.30pm.
Address
12 Broadbent Close
London
N6 5JW
Phone: 0207 582 1444
Website: http://www.ataxia.org.uk/
Email: helpline@ataxia.org.uk
Helpline number: 0845 644 0606
