Aims:
To support people who have any form of the neurological movement disorder known as dystonia and their families, through awareness, research and welfare.
Services provided:
Dorothy Chisholm is the Scottish Regional Officer. She can be contacted by email dorothy@dystonia.org.uk or telephone 0845 803 1006
- Regular branch and area meetings
- Annual Scottish meeting
- Publication of a thrice yearly Scottish newsletter
- Annual Dystonia Awareness week
- Regular fundraising events
- Literature to aid understanding (available via national helpline.
Local groups:
There are several local support groups in Scotland.
Aberdeen Dystonia Society Support Group
Airdrie Dystonia Society Support Group
Edinburgh Dystonia Society Support Group
Glasgow Dystonia Society Support Group
Inverness Dystonia Society Support Group
Perth/Dundee Dystonia Society Support Group
COMMUNICATION SUPPORT NEEDS:
Members and service users of The Dystonia Society (Scotland) may require communication support to:
– express themselves
– interact with others
Address
3rd Floor
89 Albert Embankment
Vauxhall
London
SE1 7TP
Phone: 020 7793 3651 (Office)
Website: https://www.dystonia.org.uk/
Email: info@dystonia.org.uk
Helpline number: 020 7793 3650
