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What is ataxia

'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

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New single released in aid of Ataxia UK

Renowned folk musician Steve Bonham launches his new single, Steady, at the Bellingham All Acoustic Mini BAA festival on Sunday 5 May.

The 'Bedroom Tax': size criteria in social housing

Find out more about the new Government size criteria affecting housing benefit for people living in social housing.

Baking for a cure

Rise to the occasion to win hearts and tums

Booking is now open for Regional Conference 2013

This year Regional Conference takes place at Holiday Inn Basingstoke with the theme "2020 VISION: aiming for a cure".

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Ataxia UK West Country Branch

Meets in the Exeter area

Ataxia UK Gloucestershire and Worcestershire Support Group

New contact details.

Ataxia UK London North-West Branch

While we are called The N.W. London Branch, you don’t have to have an NW postcode to join us!

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.

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Wheely Wobbly Bridges Walk

Join a unique tour of London and raise awareness (and funds) for Ataxia UK this September...

London to Brighton Cycle

Join the London to Brighton Cycle ride on Sunday 8 September.

Regional Conference 2013

2020 VISION: aiming for a cure: all places are now booked. You can still reserve a place on the waiting list!

Get Your Boots on Tour

Renowned folk musician Steve Bonham starts his Get Your Boots on Tour, a Folk Music Odyssey walking from gig to gig along the Hadrian's Wall Path.