'Ataxia' means ‘lack of order’. People with ataxia have problems with movement, balance, and speech. Over 10,000 people in the UK have a form of ataxia. There is currently no cure but we are working to find one every day. Learn more

Ataxia UK on facebook

Spring Raffle 2012

Congratulations to our winners!

'Titles Don't Matter' Charity Art Exhibition

An open exhibition in Hertfordshire with a proportion of the proceeds going to Ataxia UK.

Brighton & London Marathon 2012

A huge thank you to our brave marathon runners

Research needs YOU!

Volunteers with Friedreich's ataxia are still needed to take part in a research study in London.

Ataxia UK Ipswich and Colchester Support Group

NEXT MEETING SAT. 26TH MAY 2012 2pm

Ataxia UK Milton Keynes Support Group

The Milton Keynes support group invites anyone in the Buckinghamshire area who is connected with ataxia, whether a sufferer, carer, family member or friend to contact us and meet others with this rare condition. Our group continues to attract new members and is becoming a central meeting place in Milton Keynes for people affected by ataxia.

Ataxia UK East of Scotland Branch

Our next get together will be on Saturday 23 June 2012 from 2pm for a visit to see (ex Royal) Yacht Britannia. Planning ahead, we tentatively agreed the following dates for meetings: Saturday 15 Sept 2012, Saturday 24 Nov 2012 & early Xmas meal afterwards Draft meeting dates for 2013: Saturday 19 January 2013 Saturday 24 March 2013 Saturday 11 May 2013 We meet every couple of months for regular branch meetings, plus one off events such as BBQs, boat trips etc. Everyone welcome!

Ataxia UK Northamptonshire Support Group

Hello, our next meeting is on Saturday 5th May, everyone welcome, hope you can join us at Kettering Park Hotel 11am for coffee and chat. Hope to see you there!

Charity Ball

Party the night away and raise money for Ataxia UK

Family Fun-draiser Day

A whole day dedicated to fun and fundraising in aid of Ataxia UK

Regional Conference 2012 comes to South Wales

The 2012 Ataxia UK Regional Conference is coming up soon, on Saturday 16 June. This year we'll be at the Future Inn Cardiff Bay. Find out more about how to register, and to book accomodation with the hotel by 22 May to receive our discount room rate.

Dinner & Dance at The Queens Arms

An evening of good food and good company for a good cause